Norwich City Council is keen to support local businesses through these tough times that we are all experiencing. On this page you will find links to other departments here in the council and with our partners who may be able to help you and your business at this time.
Click on the links below to access further information that could help you to take control.
The council’s economic development team can signpost you to various sources of information to support your business. Click here for more details including how to contact the economic development team.
Business Link is a government funded organisation designed to promote business enterprise. They are able to provide you with a free ‘health check’ of your business which could be an invaluable tool for your future growth. Click here to see how they could help you and your business.
Business Debtline provides practical advice that is designed to help you successfully manage your way through financial difficulties. Click here for more details.
All businesses in the city are responsible for paying business rates which the city council collects. Contact our business rates team to see if they may be able to help you regarding collection or reduction of your contribution. Click here to contact them today.
Need a loan to develop or help out your business? Foundation East may be able to help. Click here for more details.
Jobcentre Plus can help businesses that need to make staff redundant by supporting their employees. This includes helping to draw up a CV, providing info about benefits and making claims, providing info about alternative jobs etc. Job focussed training can also be arranged. Contact: Linda Fisher, employer engagement manager, t: 01603 248665.
The Norwich Enterprise Centre on Guildhall Hill is a physical and virtual one-stop-shop, based in Norwich city centre. They provide information and support to potential entrepreneurs, business start-ups and local businesses with growth ambitions. The Enterprise Centre is managed by Norfolk & Waveney Enterprise Services. Click here to contact them or call 01603 227840.