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Business rates relief and reductions
If you pay business rates, you may be eligible for rate relief. There are several options available
Discretionary relief
We have discretionary powers to grant relief to businesses and organisations in a wide range of circumstances.
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Empty property
Empty properties are exempt from business rates for three months after they become vacant, or six months for industrial premises.
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Mandatory relief
Mandatory relief is a reduction that the Council must give you if you fulfil the criteria.
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Small business rate relief
How to apply for small business rate relief.
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Supporting Small Businesses Relief
Some ratepayers may have lost their entitlement to small business rate relief following revaluation on 1 April 2017. Find out what you can do about this.
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Discretionary Fund Relief
We are granting Discretionary Rate Relief under S47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 in accordance with a locally developed scheme established following the government's consultation on design and implementation.
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Business Rates Retail Discount 2019-20 and 2020-21
We are granting a Business Rates Retail Discount under S47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, in accordance with the criteria set out in the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) Business Rates Retail Discount Guidance January 2020 document.
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Business Rates Pubs Discount 2020/2021
Find out about the business rates pub discount.
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