Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Businesses in Southend

Ideally placed for development and commercial investment, Southend-on-Sea is home to a wealth of opportunities for businesses to develop, grow and prosper.

There are a series of exciting capital development projects around the town which will see the area develop further. Join the progress already being made and invest in Southend.

Southend Town Centre

Want to Invest in Southend?

Do you want to start a business? Move business premises? Then why not consider Southend-on-Sea. 


business support

Licences and Street Trading

The Trading Standards and Safety & Licensing Services issue a wide range of licences.
business rates

Business Rates

Information and advice on business rates, how to pay and exemptions that may be available to you.


Better Southend

Better Southend

Major works are currently taking place in Southend-on-Sea to unlock the towns potential and bring huge benefits to the town.

Fairtrade

Fair Trade

We are working with community representatives to make sure we meet the goals for official accreditation as a Fairtrade Borough.

business support and advice

Support and Advice

All businesses in Southend, from the smallest to the largest, need support at some time. We aim to direct you to specialists who can offer you the services you require, no matter what your size or status.
Southend Town Centre

Town Centre Management

Southend Town Centre provides most of the town's 1.3 million square feet of retail floor space. New initiatives are constantly being looked at to improve and develop the attractiveness, accessibility, security and regeneration of the town centre. 


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