Category: Business

New Trade Waste Customer

Posted on January 03, 2023 by in Business
All businesses are required by Law, to manage and dispose of their waste responsibly. The removal of waste from non-domestic premises is a separate chargeable service.  It is not included within your Business Rates.  The Council offers a bulk bin and grey sack collection service for commercial customers at reasonable…

Read more New Trade Waste Customer

Equality Act 2010 and Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by in Business
Following the introduction of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 the Licensing Authority must maintain and publish a list of all licensed taxis and private hire vehicles which they designate as being wheelchair accessible.  The 2022 Act aims to ensure that disabled people can use taxi and PHV services with confidence…

Read more Equality Act 2010 and Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022

Business Health Matters

Posted on June 15, 2022 by in Business
The Business Health Matters programme has been developed to support local businesses in improving the physical and mental health of their employees so that staff are happier, healthier and more resilient. This is an exciting new project that aims to support people aged 18+ who are in work, to develop skills to maintain or advance their employment Business…

Read more Business Health Matters

Tax Conditionality

Posted on April 05, 2022 by in Business
HMRC is introducing a simple tax check from 4 April 2022 that will take place when people renew their licences to drive taxis, drive and operate private hire vehicles, or deal in scrap metal. It will be supported by a new digital service that HMRC is developing. This service has been created so that everyone pays…

Read more Tax Conditionality

COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF)

Posted on February 11, 2022 by in Business

The Government announced a new COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) of £1.5 billion. The fund will be available to support those businesses affected by the pandemic but that are ineligible for existing support linked to business rates. Fylde’s allocation is £1.2m.

The aim of this scheme is to provide Business Rates Relief for the financial year…

Read more COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF)

Markets

Posted on July 14, 2021 by in Business, Resident
Fylde is renowned for not only its historical seaside resorts but also for its rural beauty.  From the estuary frontages to the historical market towns and villages.  Within these centres we retain a strong appetite for fresh produce, drinks, locally made arts and crafts. Our Artisan Markets reflect this quality offer. Read more Markets