Council services

Reading Borough Council offers a number of services to support your business. Reading-based businesses should contact the Council for the following services:

Licencing – all licence applications should be submitted directly to the Council
Business rates – manage your account online for business rates and find out more about payments and discounts
Advice and opportunities – the Council offers advice on land and property, running a food business, street trading and commercial opportunities
Commercial services – Reading Commercial Services is a trading name of Reading Borough Council, a not-for-profit which supports Council-wide social functions
Advertising and sponsorship – Reading Borough Council offers a range of advertising opportunities throughout the borough
Consumer advice&

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Reading Borough Council offers a number of services to support your business. Reading-based businesses should contact the Council for the following services:

Licencing – all licence applications should be submitted directly to the Council
Business rates – manage your account online for business rates and find out more about payments and discounts
Advice and opportunities – the Council offers advice on land and property, running a food business, street trading and commercial opportunities
Commercial services – Reading Commercial Services is a trading name of Reading Borough Council, a not-for-profit which supports Council-wide social functions
Advertising and sponsorship – Reading Borough Council offers a range of advertising opportunities throughout the borough
Consumer advice - support on running a food business, food safety and trading standards

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Further support for Reading businesses