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Business, trade and licensing

Growing the economy is one of our priorities. We believe that our progressive district is the perfect place for a wealth of businesses to take advantage of top class development opportunities. We want to support new and existing businesses and make South Kesteven an even more attractive place for people to live, invest and work.

Business support and advice

Starting a new business
Grants and loans
Growing your business
Destination SK
Selling to the council
Shop Front Improvement Scheme
Sign up for our business e-newsletter
Business document store and resources

Business rates

Business Rates 2017/18 and the Spring Budget announcements
What are business rates?
Pay my business rates
How we work out your business rates bill
Tell us about a change
Business rates relief

Licensing

Alcohol, entertainment and leisure licensing
Animal welfare licensing
Gambling and lotteries licensing
Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2017
Street trading, charity and services licensing
Taxi and private hire vehicle, driver and operator licensing
Our licensing policy
Licensing fees and charges