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Business rates

All you need to know about business rates including how to register, pay, get a reduction and sign up for the Business Rates Online account.

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Business advice and support

Get a range of impartial advice and support including business planning, funding and events you can attend.

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Business funding

We provide access to a variety of loans, grants and schemes to support local businesses.

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Business premises

We offer a range of commercial premises in Medway to meet all business needs.

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Licences

Apply for a licence or read information for existing licence holders.

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Do business with the council

Find out how we buy goods and services and supply business to us.

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Health and safety

Find information on health and safety in businesses, including advice, regulations and accident reports

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Food safety

Find out how we enforce standards, safety and hygiene.

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Support health and wellbeing at work

The Healthy Workplace Programme helps Medway businesses of all sizes become healthier places to work.

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Other business resources

Become a Fair Trader
Become a Safe Space to help vulnerable people
Trade at Medway markets
Our vision for business
Our Skills and Employability Plan
Apprenticeship Advice Service
Creative sector support
How to safely dispose of business waste
Help with climate change
Guidance for vape retailers
Organise an event
Emergency planning
Workplace Travel Plans (WTPs)
Regeneration in Medway

Information for consumers

Find a Fair Trader
Medway Trading Standards
Consumer advice
Our commitment to fair tax conduct
Complain about a food business
Report the underage sale of vapes

"Medway Council remains wholly committed to supporting the growth of businesses in Medway. Our economy is one of the most promising growth areas in the South-East. We are immensely proud of the fact that we have more than 14,000 businesses in Medway (with 90 per cent being small businesses) and every one of them contribute to our local economy which is currently worth £5.9 billion. Take a look through our website on the support that’s available to your business and take advantage of the training and funding schemes that can help take your business forward."

- Cllr Harinder Mahil, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration and Inward Investment at Medway Council

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Our success stories

Read our testimonials to find out how doing business in Medway has helped business owners, investors and shareholders get the right advice and information to meet their business needs.

Paul Jackson OBE
CEO

"We have access to fabulous talent through local universities...It's just the most incredibly connected place."

- Dovetail Games

Alex Auger
Managing Director

“We've had grant funding and worked with local agencies to develop our skillset. We've been really well supported.“

- Juice Executive

Simon Cook
Principal and Chief Executive

"The development of skills is supported by employers who, working with us, are creating some amazing opportunities."

- MidKent College

"Medway is not just where I was born, but also where my business came to life. In this vibrant community, we're more than just businesses, we're partners in each other's growth. It's a place where collaboration and support are part of our everyday life, making it an ideal spot for business and innovation. For me, Medway is about coming together to achieve more, it's our shared journey towards success."

- Zoe Cairns, Chairperson for Business for Medway