How do you qualify:
The Council provides support to rural businesses and to charitable and not for profit organisations by way of discretionary rate relief. Awards to other ratepayers can be made using the powers under the Localism Act 2011 but only if support is deemed to be in the interests of local council tax payers.
What do you get:
Relief of up to 100% can be awarded.
The new UK subsidy control regime commenced from 4 January 2023. The new regime enables public authorities, including devolved administrations and local authorities, to deliver subsidies that are tailored for local needs. Public authorities giving subsidies must comply with the UK's international subsidy control commitments.
The subsidy control legislation provides the framework for a new, UK-wide subsidy control regime. Further information about subsidy control can be found on the GOV website.
How do you apply:
If you are a charitable organisation please complete the Discretionary Rate Relief Charity Application Form. You will need to upload the last set of audited accounts and supporting documents to be able to complete the application.
If you are a not for profit organisation please complete the Discretionary Rate Relief Not for Profit Application Form. You will need to upload the last set of audited accounts and a copy of the club or organisation’s constitution to complete the application.
If you are a rural business please complete the Discretionary Rate Relief Rural Application Form.
If you are applying for assistance for any other reason, please complete the Discretionary Rate Relief General Application Form. You will need to upload the last set of audited accounts to be able to complete the application.
Each application is considered on its merits but to assist ratepayers the Council has produced Discretionary and Hardship Relief Guidelines setting out the factors that will be considered when making a decision to award or refuse relief.