Business Regulation

Complying with all the regulations that apply to your business and keeping up with changes to regulations can be demanding. This page will help you to find help and advice through national providers and also help you to understand the regulations under the control of Wealden officers. We also have a Regulation Adviser who helps local businesses that need advice and support on regulatory matters

Employment Law

Help and advice from nationally recognised sources on all aspects of employment law and good practice.

Health and Safety

Information and advice to help you meet the health, safety and welfare requirements associated with running a business. Also included are links to popular topic areas.

Food Safety

The links on this page will take you to specific areas relating to food safety. Whether you are thinking of starting a food business or just want more information to help you manage your current business, there is guidance available to help.

Commercial Waste

Find out your responsibilities regarding commercial waste and find local waste and recycling services.

New Regulations

New regulations affecting businesses mainly come into force on 6 April and 1 October. Prepare your business for the introduction of new, amended or reduced requirements.

Environmental Controls

Advice on complying with regulations controlling air and environmental pollution.

Noise Control and Nuisance

Advice on understanding your responsibilities as a business

Licensing and Registration

Find out which licences and registrations you may need

Fire Safety

Information on preventing fires in the workplace

Smokefree

Guidance on meeting requirements

Sunday Trading

Details of the Sunday Trading Act 1994.