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Wirral Council works with partner organisations to promote key sectors of the local economy and provide support services to businesses in the borough. Whether you're looking to start up, develop, expand or relocate, you'll find a range of advice and support services right here to suit your business needs.
Business rates are a contribution made by businesses towards the cost of the services which the council provides. Find out how the rates are calculated and who has to pay them.
A range of support services and advice is available for start-up enterprises, existing businesses and inward investors.
Details of business premises currently being marketed by Wirral Council as well as commercial property agents in Wirral are included in our online database of land and property.
Commercial waste and recycling
Business has a legal responsibility to safely and appropriately contain and dispose of trade waste. Find out about the services available to help you do this.
All businesses have a legal responsibility to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of their employees and others. Find out about the services available to help.
The council issues licences for street trading and other types of regulated business activities in Wirral. Find out if you need a licence for your business and if so, how to apply for one.
Wirral has one of the premier indoor markets in the country in Birkenhead. There is also a successful Farmers Market in New Ferry sourcing produce from local North West and North Wales traders. Find out more in these pages.
Find out about a range of sponsorship and advertisements opportunities available for you to promote your business in partnership with the council.
Details of the council's arrangements for buying goods and services, including how to become an approved supplier for the council.
Information about how Wirral’s town centres such as Birkenhead and Wallasey are managed and maintained, including plans for major commercial and domestic property developments.