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Business in Bexley

Boost your career or business

Bexley Business & Employment (BBE) provides free support to residents and businesses across the Borough, connecting local people with employment opportunities while supporting employers with recruitment.

Residents who are unemployed, or employed but at risk of losing their job, can access free one-to-one advice, guidance and practical support. BBE works with individuals to understand their circumstances, identify opportunities and help them move into sustainable, long-term employment.

For local businesses, finding the right people can be challenging. BBE offers a free recruitment service, supporting employers throughout the recruitment process and helping them connect with suitable candidates.

BBE’s business and employability services are designed to respond flexibly to the changing needs of Bexley’s residents, businesses and the local economy.

To find out more, call 020 3045 3800, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or visit Bexley Business & Employment

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Independent Persons wanted

The London Borough of Bexley is looking to appoint two Independent Persons to help promote high ethical standards and support the Monitoring Officer in considering complaints about potential breaches of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

This is an important opportunity to contribute to local democracy and help ensure complaints are considered fairly, objectively and impartially. The Monitoring Office will see the views of an Independent Person and take account of them before making a decision on any allegation being investigated.

The voluntary role carries an allowance of £700 per annum for the term May 2027 to May 2030. Committee meetings are usually held twice a year in the evening.

Applicants should have a strong interest in standards in public life, high personal integrity, sound decision-making and effective communication skills. You must be over 18 and cannot be a current Councillor, Council employee or political office holder, or have certain recent or close connections with the London Borough of Bexley or its Members.

Interested?

Request an application form from Alice Jeffryes at alice.jeffryes@bexley.gov.uk or on 020 3045 4695.

Deadline: Friday 18 December 2026.

Backing Local Entrepreneurs: Trade Ready

Great town centres thrive on the passion of local people. This winter, you might notice some inspiring new faces trading on the Broadway, thanks to the Trade Ready programme.

Commissioned by the Council’s Business & Employment (BBE) team in partnership with Bexleyheath BID and delivered by the Academy of Success, this initiative helps aspiring Bexley entrepreneurs turn their creative ideas into viable, trading businesses. After weeks of hands-on coaching in product development, branding and customer care, these emerging business owners are stepping out to run their very own market stalls. 

Bexley Christmas marketplace

Next time you visit Bexleyheath, be sure to stop by, say hello and check out what they have created. By shopping with them, you are giving a local neighbour the best possible backing to launch their business journey right here in Bexley.