Cost of living - business support

To help businesses with these uncertain and challenging times, our support page aims to help you get the support you need.

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Starting a Business?

Find out how we can help you with your business idea and the support available.

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Health and Wellbeing Support

There is free support, advice and training available to businesses on health and wellbeing.

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New Rules for doing business with the EU

Information and resources on the new rules and the actions needed for your business

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Latest news

Bolton Council celebrates Silver Award for Armed Forces support, sets sight on Gold for 2025

24 Jul 2024

Bolton Council as an employer has been awarded silver accreditation under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for our support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community and hopes

Empowering Innovation: Women in Innovate Awards offer up to £75k funding

4 Jun 2024

Join the Bolton College & Innovate UK on Microsoft Teams for guidance, inspiration,and top tips for prospective applicants.

Empowering local growth: Simplifi becomes proud sponsors of Bolton Means Business #2024

16 Feb 2024

We're pleased to announce Simplifi as a sponsor of the Bolton Means Business #2024 taking place on Tuesday 5th March at the Albert Halls and you're invited!

One of the key factors behind Logistics North's success as one of the North's leading developments is Bolton Council's unyielding support. From determining the 800 acre scheme within three months to providing a range of support for the site's occupiers including Aldi, they deliver when it matters to support the town's increasing prosperity and economic growth.

Owen Michaelson
Chief Executive of Harworth Group Plc

Why Bolton?

280,000 people live in Bolton, expected to grow by 20,000 by 2025
Bolton University – one of the UK’s fastest growing higher education institutions
Bolton generates £4.4 billion economic output per annum

£1.5 bn town centre investment in residential, commercial, retail and public realm
Logistics North – largest distribution and logistics site in the North West
Second highest employee base in Greater Manchester

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