Business Rates

Hardship Relief

Any business can apply for hardship relief provided they can show the following:

The business would suffer hardship if relief was not granted; and
It is in the best interests of council tax payers in the borough for relief to be granted

A hardship relief application needs to be supported by current trading figures as well as previous audited accounts or accounts accepted by HM Revenue and Customs.

In assessing an application consideration will be given to employment issues for your business, or any related business, and the impact that the loss of your business would have on the local area.

If you believe this applies to your business, please contact the Business Rates team at the address shown.

Hardship Rate Relief Application PDF 167K