Support and Advice for Businesses

We have made it a priority to support the economic vitality of Eden. The Council alongside its partners will be doing everything they can to support local businesses through these difficult financial times. The information outlined below contains details of how the Council or other agencies may be able to assist businesses.

Help and Advice available from the Council:

• Vitality of Penrith Group - see how we are working with partners to develop Penrith's 'offer'.
• Business Rate Relief or Reductions - see if your business is eligible.
• New and Existing Businesses - see what advice and support is available from the Council.
• Tourism in Eden - see which Eden Tourism Projects can help your business.

Help and Advice available from Central Government and other Agencies:

• Business Link - Provides tools, guides and advice that could help your business during the economic slowdown.
• Cumbria Asset Reinvestment Trust (CART) - Finding it difficult to raise capital to start or grow your business? Do you need equipment, premises or assets? CART specialises in lending to people, businesses and organisations which have sound business ideas but have found it difficult to borrow elsewhere.