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This page covers information on how your business can work with us, services we can provide your business, and ways of promoting your business in the city.

Advertising, sponsorship and fundraising

We have plenty of spaces and opportunities for businesses to advertise across the city, including roundabouts, lamp posts and billboards. We can also offer advertising space on our website.

Your business could also become a sponsor for our Christmas tree and lights in the city centre and receive promotion at our switch-on event.

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Film Peterborough

Film Peterborough is the film office run by Peterborough City Council and partners, delivering a comprehensive support service for all levels of production in the city.

We have a variety of locations and spaces available to use. Get in touch today to see how we can help you!

Visit the Film Peterborough webpage.

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Land and property - use for events, sport and other hire

Supplying the council

Business advice from Trading Standards, Environmental Health and Licensing

Our Trading Standards, Environmental Health and Licensing teams cover a tremendous breadth of regulatory functions from food production, packaging, labelling, retail, marketing, storage and hygiene, to ensuring everyday products sold to consumers are safe. 

Between them, our officers have decades of expertise in their fields. We are keen to support businesses in their compliance, helping them to understand how these laws apply to their particular business model or issue.

Find out about the different types of business advice service we offer.

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Business Improvement District (BID)

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are business-led partnerships that deliver services to local businesses. 

Find out about the Peterborough Business Improvement District (BID).

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Licences and permits

We are responsible for a variety of licences and permits that businesses can apply for. Visit our licensing webpages to find information on petroleum storage licences, taxi driver licences, street trading consent, pavement licensing, and more.

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Book a waste education workshop for your business

We offer free waste and recycling workshops for businesses and community groups. Through these workshops, we aim to raise awareness of waste related issues and increase recycling rates.

You can learn about:

  • The recycling process
  • Functions of the Material Recovery Facility, Energy Recovery Facility and the Anaerobic Digestion Facility
  • Bulky waste collection
  • Household Recycling Centre
  • Fire safety (relating to batteries and small electrical items)
  • Reusable products

Visit our recycling workshops for businesses and community groups page.

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Last updated: 11 November 2025