In brief - Arm yourself with information and follow established
processes
No matter what business you're in, at some point you will
have to deal with your local council. It's inevitable. Here are
five golden rules to help you make the experience a positive
one.
1. Know the limits
Council operates under a strict set of rules and regulations, so
for example, there is a reason you can't add another level on
top of your hairdressing salon. Unfortunately, no matter how
compelling the case may be that a relaxation and wellbeing room
would benefit your clients, the rules apply to everyone and
council's job is to make sure that every decision it makes is
consistent.
It may seem a simple thing, but actually clicking onto your
council's website and exploring it can provide some real
insight into what's possible in the local area. More
importantly though, the council's website will have valuable
information on zoning and use conditions - information that's
critically
