A raft of regulations govern the running of a business. These regulations are imposed by a number of different government departments, each with their own systems and requirements. 

This area provides a brief overview and links to relevant government departments, as well as to our internal business-facing services within the regulatory sector.

London Borough of Sutton service providers

·         Trading Standards seeks to ensure the highest levels of fair trading and consumer protection for everybody who lives, works or does business in the Borough. They offer both consumer and business advice.

·        Licensing is the responsibility of the Environmental Sustainability Division. They administer all the statutory licensing and registration functions.

·      The Planning Office offers pre-submission advice, and will meet with prospective applicants to talk through proposals

Links:

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• Employment regulations
• Regulation and enforcement advice
• Contractors’ health and safety
• Environmental obligations for business
• Fire Safety
• Food Safety
• Food Standards Agency
• Health Protection Agency
• Health and Safety Executive
• Health and Safety Books
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• Online regulation (PARSOL project)
• Reporting injuries, accidents dangerous occurrences
• The Small Business Community Forum
• The Forum of Private Business
• Department for Education and Skills
• Customs and Excise
• Tax Office
• Environment Agency
• Business Link
• British Standards Institute
• Office of Fair Trading
• Small Business Service
• Federation of Small Businesses