Business

About Business

This is the business section of Ashford Borough Council’s website.

This area of the site has plenty of advice and guidance for new and existing businesses operating in the borough of Ashford.

We also publish all of the opportunities to work with us and tender to provide services.

Businesses impacted by Coronavirus

If your business has been impacted as a result of the Coronavirus lockdown then see what support is available on our Coronavirus Business Grants section.

Business Rates

Existing businesses can pay business rates, check business rates account balances and sign up for paperless business rates e-billing. You can also find out how business rates are calculated and business rates exemptions and reliefs.

Business Support

If you need support then check out our Brexit guidance for businesses and view available business grants and funding. AshfordFor has its own website which provides information on investing, working and living in the borough of Ashford. LoveAshford is the UK’s first digital high street and has information about businesses and events in Ashford town centre.

You can also seek further guidance and support from the Kent and Medway Growth Hub.

Commercial Property

Starting a new business or looking to relocate an existing one? Use our free commercial property search tool to discover offices, industrial units and shops that are available to rent.

Health and Safety

Get Health and Safety advice, learn how to record accidents at work and read our policy on Health and Safety enforcement.

Food Businesses

If your business prepares food then find food hygiene courses, get advice on preventing E.coli and read about the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The UK has now left the EU, so please see our information on Export Health Certificates if you have been impacted by the transition.