Business

 Delicatessen in BrixtonLambeth 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 Desk

Whether you have an established business or you are thinking of starting up one, the Lambeth Business Desk can point you in the right direction to get the advice you need.

Lambeth Business Support Network (LBSN) Directory

The LBSN Directory is an easy to use register of business support services available in the borough. Go to the LBSN Directory page to view the directory.

Lambeth Business Awards 2010

Nominations for the Lambeth Business Awards 2010 are now closed.  Find out more about which Lambeth businesses have been shortlisted. 

Lambeth Economic Development Strategy 2007-10

Lambeth Economic Development Strategy has three aims for supporting the local economy. One of these aims is supporting business and enterprise in the borough. Go to the Lambeth Economic Development Strategy page to view the strategy.

Each year the Lambeth Enterprise Board develops an action plan to support the delivery of the enterprise objectives in the Economic Development Strategy. Each action plan contains the enterprise projects and initiatives that will be delivered over the course of the year. Go to Lambeth First Enterprise action plans page to view the plans.

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 property

In this section you can find links to web sites to help you find commercial property and land available for development in the borough.

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.

Lambeth business survey

This year we carried out a survey of 338 businesses from across the borough with a further 16 in-depth interviews. The results will help the council decide the best ways to support local businesses.

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.