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We are keen to help local businesses contact relevant services easily — for advice and help to comply with Government regulations. Most of the advice is free but we do need to charge for some services.
Business Rates - 01772 625239
Information on who is required to pay business rates, how business rates are calculated for a property and also how to pay business rates.
Planning Permission or Building Regulations - 01772 421491
If you would like to: Change the use of a building; erect a new building; extend or alter an existing building; work from home; or carry out other building or engineering operations e.g. laying out car parks, we can advise if you need permission. (Charges may apply)
Housing – 01772 625314
If you own any houses, which are rented out we can advise on the appropriate regulations, and tell you where regulation is required.
Licensing Regulations – 01772 625625
The council is responsible for determining applications for in respect the Retail Sale of Alcohol for Premises Licences, Clubs licences, Regulated Entertainment, providing certain entertainment for audiences or spectators with the intention of making a profit. Late Night Refreshment, the sale of hot food or drink between the hours of 11PM and 5AM.Taxi licences, Hackney & Private Hire, Operator Licences, Scrap metal dealers, Caravan sites licences, Gambling licences, betting offices, race tracks, casinos, bingo clubs, adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres, Charitable House to House and Street Collection licences
Trade Waste Services – 01772 625625
To help you comply with the Environment Protection Act, we can advise on: Waste Classification; Controlling & Handling Waste Safely; Legislation on Hazardous Waste; Efficient and Safe Disposal Methods; Appointment of Authorised Carriers; & Recycling Schemes and Facilities.
Health and Safety – 01772 625340
We can offer advice on: Registration of Premises; Safety Management; Worker Protection; Workplace Welfare Provisions; Protection of the Public in the Workplace; & Notification of Reportable Accidents.
Personal Health – 01772 625340
The Council has a responsibility to monitor public health including: Ear Piercing; Tattooing; Acupuncture; Electrolysis; and Body Piercing.
Food Safety – 01772 625340
We can advise on registration, inspection, regulations and codes of
practice in respect of the following: Food Manufacture; Food Exporting; Catering; Sale of Food; Food Storage; and Hazard Analysis (HACCP).
Pollution Control – 01772 625340
If your business makes a discharge onto land, water or the atmosphere, or produces a noise then you may need advice on: Emissions; Control of Noisy Processes and Premises; Pollution Prevention and Filtration; Prevention of Odours; Contaminated Land; & Pest Control.
Health Promotion – 01772 625340
We can advise on: Food Hygiene Training; Smoking Cessation; and Healthy Lifestyles.
Animal Health and Welfare – 01772 625340
We offer advice on regulations for: Animal Boarding Establishments;
Riding Stables; Breeders of Dogs; Zoos; or Pet Shops.

Supporting Businesses
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South Ribble

Economic Development at South Ribble Borough Council:
www.businessinsouthribble.co.uk Email: info@businessinsouthribble.co.uk

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