Useful Links
Main Partners
Ashford Borough
Council
The Ashford Borough Council website provides information and advice
for local businesses. Find out more about business-related events,
business support services and useful contacts. Visit this site for
information on Business Rates, Planning, Licensing, Environmental
Health or Economic Development services.
Locate in Kent
Established in 1997, Locate in Kent is Kent and Medway's inward
investment agency and provides a free, comprehensive and
confidential relocation service to businesses.
Other Key Partners
Ashford Town Centre
Partnership
This partnership organisation represents business within the town
centre, promoting improvements to the environment, safety,
accessibility and vitality of the town. Visit the Town Centre
Management website for more information about Ashford’s vibrant
town centre.
Business Link
A not-for-profit organisation, Business Link is an easy to use
business support, advice and information service.
Kent Conference Bureau
Kent Conference Bureau is the organisation charged with promoting
the county as a first class destination for conferences,
incentives, and events. The Bureau website provides information on
over 50 venues within Kent and Medway that could cater for your
conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and corporate events.
Kent County Council
Provides information and advice for existing Kent businesses, as
well as exploring the potential for inward investment. Use the Kent
County Council website to find out more about living, working and
visiting Kent.
Kent Invicta Chamber of
Commerce
The Chamber membership organisation for the areas of Ashford,
Canterbury and Maidstone encourages business growth and enterprise
through a full range of business support services and events.
Learning and Skills Council
Responsible for funding and planning, education and training for
over 16 year olds.