Doing business with the Council
Waltham Forest Council is implementing new processes from November 2008 for how we receive bills from suppliers, including accepting invoices electronically.
In order to help suppliers and local businesses, this section also includes information about what the council buys, what tenders are currently open, recent contract awards, and the Council's procurement rules and strategy.
» More about e-invoicing
» More about doing business with the council
Employment and enterprise projects
There are a number of employment and enterprise projects taking place in Waltham Forest.
The Worknet Partnership can help you take the simple steps to work. As well as one to one advice and support, we offer training and can help you find a job. Read more about Worknet
» More on employment and enterprise projects
Business rates and commercial rents
This section includes information about business rates, how they are calculated, and how to pay. You can also view your account online with details of your balance, and recent bills and payments.
- e-billing - view your business rates account online
- Set up a Direct Debit for your Business Rates and find out the advantages of paying by direct debit, including additional months to pay over from 2009
- Pay your Business Rates or commercial rent online
» More about Business Rates
Business properties
These pages include details of council properties for sale, registers of industrial, retail, and office properties available in the borough, and information about the council's estate management.
Properties for sale
- None at present
Properties to rent
- Higham Hill Joint Service Centre - various business units at 313 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London E17
- Details of industrial, retail, and office properties that have become available to let
» More about business properties
Business continuity
Can your business carry on if your premises are flooded, or most of your employees are off sick with flu? Find out how to plan for emergencies, and even how to reduce the risk of some of them happening in the first place.
» More about business continuity
Waltham Forest Enterprise Strategy
The Waltham Forest Enterprise Strategy sets the framework for business to thrive in Waltham Forest and lays the foundations for residents and businesses to benefit from the Borough’s opportunities for economic growth.
» Read the Waltham Forest Enterprise Strategy (976KB PDF file)