Green Bin Update
If you are signed up to our Garden Waste Service, collections finish on Friday, 13th December, 2024.
This is the last week of collections for the year.
Collections will recommence in the New Year from Monday, 13th January, 2024.
Certain types of properties in a rural settlement with a population of below 3,000 may be entitled to relief.
Under the scheme, the following businesses in designated rural settlements are entitled to 100% mandatory rate relief:
It is possible for both a general store and a Post Office in the same rural area to qualify for mandatory rate relief if they both meet the conditions.
To qualify for this relief, a general store must mainly sell both food and general household goods.
Only part of the property need be used as a general store. For example, the business of a general store and another business could be carried on side-by-side in one premises.
If there are two general stores in the same rural area, neither will qualify for mandatory relief, although, if either functions as a Post Office, relief for this can be claimed separately.
Apply for the rate relief here: Rural Rate Relief Application
If you do not meet the above conditions, we may still award discretionary relief up to 100% for a property in a rural area if:
Please note, whilst your application is being processed, your current rates are due and payable.
If relief is awarded, an amended rates demand will be issued with new payment instructions. This will take account of any payments you have already made.