Business

flintshire.gov.uk/business

Flintshire is one of Europe’s most dynamic business locations and has many business successes from SMEs to large distribution and manufacturing companies.

As a council we're proud to be working with businesses in the local area, to provide support, services and advice, as well as to boost the local economy through a wide range of initiatives.

These pages give you advice and help on what you need to know about owning and running a business in Flintshire.  If you don't find what you need please give us feedback and help us develop our website.

Information in this area

Business support and advice

We provide a range of services to Flintshire's business community. Use the links around this page to find further advice and information or contact us to find out how we can help your business.

Commercial property

Our sites and property register lists vacant industrial and commercial premises in Flintshire giving brief details and a contact number for the agent dealing with the lease or sale.

Flintshire business week

This page provides information about Flintshire Business Week which is organised by Flintshire Business Services. The event provides a platform to promote the business activity in the County through a variety of events and seminars.

Health and safety

Health and safety is an important issue for everyone, but there are specific rules and regulations surrounding business that aim to make sure customers and employees are protected. This area aims to give some practical advice and information, as well as links to specific sites offering more in depth help.

Licences and permits

Flintshire County Council has responsibility for licensing and monitoring a number of types of business activity conducted within the area. These activities range from placing a builder's skip on the highway to running a zoo.

Non-Domestic Rates or Business Rates

Non-Domestic Rates or Business Rates as they are more commonly known are the means by which businesses and other users of Non-Domestic property contribute towards the costs of local authority services.

Town centre management

The Town Centre Managers cover a range of activities and issues concerned with the day to day running of these centres, as well as special events and activities. They also seek to attract new business to the centres as well as provide support to existing businesses.

Trading standards

The Trading Standards Service promotes fair, safe and honest trading practices in Flintshire. We have a statutory duty to enforce a wide range of consumer laws and to provide help and advice to businesses and consumers.

Website information

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