Business and licensing

The Council’s Policy and Economic Development Team works to grow the local economy through business partnerships.

We are committed to making the Council’s services more business friendly. If you have any feedback on the Business in St Albans website pages, please contact: economicdevelopment@stalbans.gov.uk.

COVID-19 Business Support and Guidance

Our Business support services page has links and useful information on support for businesses, employers and self-employed

What do I do if I have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in my workplace?

If a confirmed case of COVID-19 has occurred in your business or organisation, go to the reporting an outbreak resource site to find the relevant type of organisation and follow the instructions on the action card. Depending on the type of organisation this may also include ‘possible’ cases of COVID-19, where coronavirus symptoms are present but a case has not been confirmed through testing. The cards are designed to be printed or downloaded to keep on hand in your business or organisation.

COVID-19 Business Support

Financial support for businesses - 'Restart Grants'

The Restart Grant scheme is now closed. St Albans City and District Council paid out £6.5M in Restart Grants to 780 Local Businesses with the final payments being made on the 30th of July 2021.

Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme - 'Round 2'

This grant scheme is now closed whilst we review and assessed all applications made prior to the 1st of September 2021. Whether further discretionary support will be available will depend on demand and spend. Please keep checking this page for updates.

Please note - we have been made aware of a number of 'scams' in circulation relating to grants and other financial support. Please be careful if you receive a phone call or an e-mail requesting bank details or asking for other personal information. E-mails from the Council should come from businessrates@stalbans.gov.uk / discretionarybusinessgrants@stalbans.gov.uk

If you believe someone has claimed or received a grant they are not entitled to, please e-mail as much detail as possible to fraud@stalbans.gov.uk

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COVID-19 Business Support

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Business and licensing news

Covid ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’ - round 2 applications process now open

Since the start of the pandemic, St Albans City and District Council has distributed more than £50m in non-repayable business support grants.

Shop Safe - Shop Local campaign in St Albans District

St Albans City and District Council - in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, Harpenden Town Council and St Albans BID – is helping residents to shop safely thr

Restart grants for business: how to apply

Businesses in St Albans District can apply for non-repayable funding to help them reopen safely following the national lockdown.

Partnership develops new job and training opportunities

A new group has been formed to create job and training opportunities for people in St Albans District.

£40m of COVID grants given to businesses

More than £40 million of grants have been given to businesses and other organisations in St Albans District to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

St Albans BID ballot due to be held in the autumn

A ballot to decide if St Albans BID should continue for a further five years is due to be held in the autumn.

Travel with confidence and stay safe in St Albans District taxis

People can feel more confident taking a taxi or minicab in St Albans District thanks to a new Travel With Confidence scheme that has been launched across Hertfordshire.

Council’s latest Covid-19 business grants application process is now open

St Albans City and District Council has announced a package of financial support for businesses that continue to be severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

St Albans City and District Council latest to support new joint committee for good growth

St Albans City and District Council is the latest of 11 councils on the Hertfordshire Growth Board to officially announce its support for the new statutory

More financial support for business

Businesses in St Albans District which have been forced to close during the current lockdown could be entitled to more financial support.

Crinkle Crankle Garden on the Wheathampstead Heritage Trail

St Albans BID “improving the local economy”

St Albans Business Improvement District (BID) has taken on an important role in developing the local economy since it was formed three years ago, a report has concluded.

Council distributes almost £1.3 million of grants to local businesses

Almost £1.3 million of non-repayable grants have been given to small businesses and voluntary groups in St Albans District to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Invitation to attend business summit

Business leaders in St Albans District are urged to attend an online summit where a number of vital issues are to be highlighted and discussed.

Kickstart Scheme underway in St Albans District

Employers in St Albans District are urged to join the Kickstart Scheme which offers funding to create job opportunities for 16 to 24-year olds.

Charter Market – safe and equitable is our objective

St Albans City and District Council has defended its stance on reopening St Albans Charter Market in a safe and socially distanced way.

Help for hospitality businesses and market traders

Licenses allowing cafes, pubs and restaurants in St Albans District to make better use of outdoor space are to be fast-tracked to boost trade.

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