This part of the Council's website relates to common questions raised by Business Rate payers. We feel that the best way to answer common questions is to refer visitors to the Business Rates newsletters.

Business Rates (National Non-Domestic Rates) are a tax on business properties. The tax is set by the government and collected locally by the Council. The Council makes payments into a National Non-Domestic Rating Pool and in return receives a grant from the government per head of population.

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