Stevenage Borough Council has a good and proud record of local business support over many years and the Council is particularly aware of the challenges currently facing the small business community.

The Council's Economic Development team offers a responsive and flexible service for existing businesses as well as those wishing to start up or relocate to Stevenage.

Top quality business support and advice is available including start-up and post start counselling at the Business & Technology Centre (btc). The btc also offers a full range of enterprise hub activities which includes a dedicated incubation centre and innovation support as well as providing quality managed workspace.

The Test Trade Grant offers a small grant for those looking to start their own business or current businesses who want to test a new product or idea.

For practical help and advice contact the Economic Development unit:

Tel: 01438 242507

E-mail the Economic Development Unit   

Cllr Ralph Raynor

Executive Member for Economy, Enterprise and Transport

Tel: 01438 726118

E-mail Ralph Raynor