Light Regional Council is a proud participant of the Small Business-Friendly Council Initiative.

The Small Business Friendly Council Charter is an initiative of the Office of the Small Business Commissioner.

As a participant of this Charter, Council is committed to:

• Implementing activities to improve the operating environment for small business within Council’s area.
• Establishing a business advisory group (if one does not already exist) to assist Council’s understanding of small business in its area;
• Implementing a procurement policy which recognises and supports local small businesses wherever possible.
• Paying undisputed invoices from small businesses within 30 days.
• Implementing a timely and cost-effective dispute resolution process to manage disputes.

In October 2019, the Small Business Commissioner launched the Open to Business – Making Roadworks Work Guidelines for Government Contractors and Businesses which provides pro-active ways business and State and Local Government can work together when roadworks are occurring to minimise the impact on local business.  The guidelines can be found online.