Businesses in Edinburgh are being invited to meet with 30 Council services and business-facing partners face-to-face.
Meet the Council will be held on Tuesday 3 February at the Assembly Rooms on George Street between 10am and 1pm.
Local businesses are encouraged to register in advance to secure a space to the drop-in, with opportunities throughout the day to meet with key Council teams and hear about opportunities for business growth.
Offering a single point of access for business support, the event will bring together Council officers from:
- Business Gateway
- Edinburgh Guarantee
- Edinburgh Project Search
- Parental Employability Support
- The Edinburgh Employer Recruitment Incentive
- Edinburgh Means Business
- Commercial property
- Trading standards
- Forever Edinburgh
- Cultural Partnerships, Events and Film
- Visitor Levy
- Procurement
- Convention Bureau
- Climate & Nature Strategy
- Environmental Health
- Street Enforcement
- Licensing
- Scientific Services
- Building Services
- Planning
- Non-domestic rates
Throughout the day, external partners will also be on hand to present and share their expertise, including:
- Capital City Partnership
- DSL Business Finance
- Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
- Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network
- Federation of Small Business
- Scottish Enterprise Sustainability Team
- Zero Waste Scotland
- Forth Green Freeport
- Adaptation Scotland
- Supplier Development Programme
Councillor Tim Pogson, Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, said:
Edinburgh continues to boast the strongest local economy outside of London and has the highest number of accredited Living Wage employers in Scotland. The innovation, success and resilience of Edinburgh business community play a key role in shaping our city as a distinctive and exceptional place to live and work.
We are keen to build much closer relationships with local businesses, offering meaningful support, gaining a deeper understanding of the views, challenges and ambitions of business owners and working together to secure a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient economic future for the capital.
We recognise the current economic climate presents real challenges. By working collaboratively with businesses and partners, there is significant opportunity to support and grow Edinburgh’s economy, champion the principles of Fair Work, and help to create a stronger, greener and fairer city for everyone. To support this, we are hosting an event that brings businesses together with our teams in person, offering the chance to engage directly with staff from a range of services that support the business community.
Whether you're looking for advice on funding opportunities, navigating licensing requirements, or exploring how we can better support employers, this event is an ideal place to connect with the right people and access tailored advice and support.
The Meet the Council event is designed to support Edinburgh's business community and help foster a thriving, greener, and fairer economy - as outlined in the Council's Business Plan 2023-27.