Economic Development Service

We are here to help local businesses grow, deliver services and promote North Somerset as a prosperous location for investment.

Our Economic Development team is part of the wider range of services that we provide in supporting the business community.

The team works closely with our planning, licensing and transport services to support the local business community.

As part of these aims we provide the following services:

• Assistance in locating land and premises
• Information on new development opportunities
• Information on training courses via the North Somerset Enterprise Agency
• Advice and assistance for new business start-ups
• Supporting people into work through employment schemes
• Provision of local economy data and information
• Support to business groups including Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Business (FSB) and North Somerset Initiative.

We also produce the following business publications:

• Business Guide and Directory - Contains details of over 2300 listed businesses. Contact our Economic Development Service for a copy. 
• Business Matters - A monthly business e-newsletter, which celebrates local business success and provides general advice and information to businesses. To subscribe to Business Matters visit our business focussed inward investment website innorthsomerset. 
• North Somerset Local Food Directory which lists where you can buy locally grown, reared or produced food and drink within North Somerset.

For more information and advice on local business issues visit innorthsomerset or contact our Economic Development Service.

Alternatively, for general business advice contact North Somerset Enterprise Agency by email at info.weston@businesswest.co.uk or call 01934 418 118.