There are a number of council services and responsibilities that your business may need to deal with. These include (but are not limited to):
- Planning issues
- Environmental Health issues (such as Food safety and hygiene and Health and safety)
- Licensing issues (such as sale of alcohol and public events)
You can seek help by identifying which if any local authority services/responsibilities might be relevant to your business and contacting the relevant service(s) to find out what information/action is required to achieve your business aims.
NEW- Devon Business Support
Free support for local businesses, farmers, pre-starts & young entrepreneurs
The Devon Business Support Programme gives business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Devon access to free, practical advice shaped around their individual needs.
From September 2026 to March 2027, eligible participants can access up to six hours of fully funded support, primarily through one-to-one sessions with an experienced business advisor. A programme of focused workshops will also be available.
Whether you run an established business, work for yourself, are a farmer in need of business advice, or are just starting to explore an idea, we’ll help you gain clarity, overcome hurdles and take practical steps forward.
Find out more details below, or get in touch today for an initial chat.
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NEW - Free Business support from Tiverton WorkHub
Tiverton WorkHub is launching a business support programme for eligible people across Mid Devon. It is open to anyone with a business idea, start-ups taking their first steps, and existing businesses looking for practical guidance, confidence, and support. Designed to help those starting out, struggling with an existing business, or simply feeling unsure about what to do next, the programme will help participants understand their next steps, identify opportunities, and access local advice in a supportive environment.
Support will include one-to-one mentoring, group sessions, expert advice, online learning, networking opportunities, and access to Tiverton WorkHub. Sessions will cover key areas such as finance, sales, marketing, customers, systems, and business direction, helping businesses build skills, resilience, and stronger local connections.
Delivered by SiGNAL BiZHUB who operate the Tiverton WorkHub, the programme offers free, practical, local support.
To find out more, visit
www.signalbizhub.com/Tiverton or email tiverton@signalbizhub.com
The Growth Hub
The Growth Hub provides a central business advice service to businesses within Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
The Growth Hub is a free, first point of contact for pre-start, start up and established businesses seeking support and advice. There is a local, dedicated advisory team on hand to answer questions, provide guidance and to make referrals to specialists on specific business topics such as; funding opportunities, marketing, exporting and innovation.
The Growth Hub service provides:
- Free Business Advice - Free access to a team of business advisers to help your business. Whether you are seeking business support options, training, or anything else.
- Free grant and funding searches - to connect you with grants and funding opportunities to support your business ambitions.
- Factsheets and Guidance - The Growth Hub have licenced access to thousands of practical, factual and digestible reports, guides, factsheets and reference resources for businesses to use.
Website: Home - Growth Hub
Get in Touch: Contact Us - Growth Hub
Email: hello@growthhubinfo.co.uk
Phone: 03456 047 047