Category: Business
New Trade Waste Customer
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…
Equality Act 2010 and Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022
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…
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Business Health Matters
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…
Tax Conditionality
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…
Markets
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.
St Annes Farmers Market –…
Cooling Tower Notification
Cooling tower registration
If not correctly managed, the water in cooling towers and evaporative condensers can be a source of legionella bacteria. If inhaled in a water droplet, the bacteria can cause Legionnaire’s disease which is a potentially serious, sometimes fatal, illness.
The law
How to pay your business rates
Payment via Direct Debit
Direct Debit is one of the safest and most convenient ways of paying your bills:
- Payments are made automatically, so bills are never forgotten, lost in the post or delayed by postal problems.
- Organisations using the Direct Debit Scheme have to pass a careful vetting process, and are…
