Regulations came into force on 31 July 2009 enabling businesses to defer payment of 60% of the increase in their business rates bill until 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. If you did not make a claim by 31st March 2010 you cannot now defer payment.
More information can be found on a deferral scheme leaflet (pdf) issued by the Dept. Communities and Local Government (external link). This has been sent to businesses with an application form (pdf) and accompanying letter (pdf).
Other changes are;
- Revaluation through to Valuation Office Revaluation 2010 factsheet
- Small Business Rate Relief
- Transitional Arrangements
- Further information and useful contacts
- Rateable Value and Appeals
If your business is moving you can tell us online
Whether your business is moving into, away from or withinthe Council's District you can tell us by completing an online form.
Small Business Rate Relief
From April 2010, small businesses with a rateable value of up to £18,000 may apply for small business rate relief.
Paying your business rates
Information about when and how to pay your business rates including online payments.
Online access to your accounts or claim by e-Citizene
e-Citizen is a way that you can get information online about your personal accounts, Benefit claims; Council Tax and Business Rates (Non Domestic) with the council.
Rateable Value and Appeals
Further information about how the rateable value for a non domestic property is calculated including details on how to appeal.
Empty Property Relief
If you have a vacant property you maybe exempt from paying rates.
Business Rates Relief
Information about rate relief for empty properties, charities, rural communities and farm diversification.
Transitional Arrangements
Information about the amount of business rates you pay after a re-valuation.
Performance & Standards
- Service standards
- Business Rates Service Plan for 2009/10
Deferral Scheme