Business rates and reliefs
We recognise the important role that all businesses and organisations play in supporting our local economy and community.
That's why we administer a range of business rate reliefs that reduce the amount of business rates organisations need to pay.
Getting your business rates account set up and any reliefs you are entitled to sorted as early as possible, will help you avoid surprises later.
The reliefs you may be entitled to include:
- If you're a small business, make sure you're not missing out on the support you're entitled to. You could be eligible for small business rate relief, which can significantly reduce your business rates bill. Claiming is simple - just give us a call and we’ll help you through it.
- A new business rates relief package for pubs and live music venues in response to concerns about significant rate increases following the 2026 revaluation to help support these businesses through rising costs and to protect jobs - find out more.
- If you're a charity, voluntary group, or non-profit organisation, we understand the value you bring to our community. You may be entitled to both mandatory and discretionary rate reliefs - including top-ups for registered charities, relief for sports clubs, and support for organisations facing severe hardship. If you're not sure what you might qualify for, just call - we’re here to help.
- If some of your business property is unused - you may be eligible for a rate relief.
- You may also be entitled to business rate exemptions - for example if you have agricultural land or fish farms or your property is empty - find out more.
To check if you’re already receiving a relief, review your most recent business rates bill - your relief will be listed in the section that tells you how much you need to pay - we've put together a handy section that explains your business rates bill.
If nothing is listed and you think you may be eligible, visit our business rates relief section and find out how to apply and get support.