Business Rates

The non-domestic rates, or business rates, collected by local councils are the means by which businesses and others who occupy non-domestic property make a contribution towards the cost of local services. Except in the City of London where special arrangements apply, the rates are pooled by central government and redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area. This money, together with revenue from council taxpayers, revenue support grant provided by the Government and certain other sums, is used to pay for the services provided by your local council and other local authorities in your area.

Latest Updates:

Business Rates: You said - We did

16/04/2010

Business Rate Increase Deferral

You may be eligible for two schemes to help you with your bill. The new deferral scheme offers the chance to postpone payment of some of your rates bill for this financial year only, and you may also qualify for the Small Business Rates Relief scheme.
13/08/2009

Business Rates - Reductions and Reliefs

Reductions and Reliefs available to Business Rate payers
21/06/2006

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Business Improvement District (BID) Guidance Notes

A BID is a partnership arrangement through which local authorities and the local business community can take forward schemes which will benefit the local community, subject to the agreement of ratepayers.
17/08/2006