1/3rd rates discount for high street retail properites from April 2019
In a bid to help independent retailers (shops, cafes etc) on our high streets, a one third business rates discount will be given on retail properties with a rateable value below £51,000 for a 2 year period, commencing April 2019. This is expected to benefit up to 90% of retail properties.
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