Business

Photo of market stall selling fruit and vegetablesLambeth is home to almost 10,000 businesses and the area is rated as one of the best for enterprise in the country. Your business is an essential part of the borough, and addressing the needs of the commercial sector is key to the council's goal of fostering a strong, stable and vibrant local economy.

We provide a range of services that support and affect businesses and there are also local and London-based organisations who can help.

Lambeth Business Support Network (LBSN) Directory

The LBSN Directory is an easy to use register of business support services available in the borough. Download the LBSN Directory.

Lambeth business awards 2008

The Lambeth Business awards honours the ten best enterprises in the borough. For the latest information on the awards visit the Lambeth Business Awards website. Alternatively call 020 7553 3730.

Business rates

Information on valuations, reductions and relief and how to pay your business rates (also known as national non-domestic rates).

Business support and advice

Advice for people who are considering starting up a business in Lambeth, or who already run their own business and need some help. Includes information on awards, grants and the Lambeth Business Support Network.

Commercial waste and recycling

Advice and information on our commercial waste contracts and your responsibilities as a waste generator or waste carrier.

Facilities for business visitors

On this page you can find details of useful facilities for business visitors, including accommodation and conference venues.

Health and safety

We advise employers on safeguarding the health and safety of their employees, and we also investigate workplace accidents, investigate complaints about safety in the workplace and carry out inspections of business premises.

Licensing and street trading

We are responsible for the control and licensing of a wide range of activities.

Markets

Lambeth's markets are well established and popular with the community and tourists alike. We offer temporary and permanent pitches at various competitive fees.

Tenders and contracts

Advice and information on tenders and contracts and selling to the council, including a guide to our approved suppliers list.

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