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Hot weather

The Met Office (opens new window) has forecast hot weather across Guildford. Read our advice during hot weather.

Bin collections

Due to the high temperatures, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. Please make sure your bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 5.30am for the rest of the week. Thank you for helping our crews work safely during the hot weather.

Business rates reliefs and exemptions

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Small business rate relief

You might be entitled to small business rate relief for your property. This will reduce your business rates bill.

Mandatory rate relief

Rate relief is a reduction from the council on your business rates bill.

Empty property relief

You do not have to pay business rates for empty premises for three months after they become empty.

Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief 2025

Find out about the Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief 2025

Discretionary rate relief

We can use our discretion to grant relief to businesses and organisations in a wide range of situations.

Subsidy control

New subsidy allowances were established for the COVID-19 business grants schemes in March 2021.