Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Advice for small businesses
Find out where to go for information on how to fulfil your health and safety obligations as an employer.
Health and safety at work
Every employer must make sure everyone at work is safe and healthy. This includes workers, visitors and anyone else who comes to the workplace.
You can read more in the Health and Safety Made Simple Guide on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.
The HSE also gives helpful tips for new businesses, like:
- how to write a safety plan
- how to spot and fix dangers
- what to do if someone gets hurt
- how to train your team
- what safety signs and posters you need
- how to choose someone to help with safety.
