Helping Businesses Thrive

Essex County Council is committed to business growth in the county and runs a number of programmes to help businesses of different shapes and sizes to succeed and make the most of one of the best commercial locations in the UK.

Chelmsford City Council provides a high level of support and a professional approach when dealing with business, commerce and new investment. At all times we adopt a “can-do” business friendly attitude across all our services, are always looking to help our local businesses and provide the assistance to those wishing to bring their organisations to the area.
Partnership working is a key aspect of our work reinforced through the Chelmsford Business Forum, our excellent business relations and participating in projects to enhance local economic growth

Harlow Council is committed to creating the right conditions where business can thrive and prosper. With excellent transport links to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport, Harlow offers a fantastic location for your business. Harlow Council helps and supports businesses and provides services such as licensing, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, environmental protection, planning and regeneration. The information contained in these pages is intended to help existing business, those planning to start their own business, and those thinking of locating in Harlow.