Further business rate reliefs available

Supporting small business (SSB) relief 2023

This scheme was due to end on 31 March 2026, due to the revaluation of the local list

However, the government have extended this scheme for another year.

This will limit the increase in your charge for 2026/2027 to an additional £600 in comparison to your 2025/2026 bill. 

This would have automatically been applied to your 2026/2027 annual bill. However, should you believe this has not been awarded, please contact the Business Rates team.

Supporting small businesses (SSB) relief 2026

This scheme is similar to SSB23: it's to assist customers that, as a result of the new 2026 revaluation, have lost part or all of their Small Business Rates Relief, Rural Relief or Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief.

This will limit the increase in your charge for 2026/2027 to an additional £800, in comparison to your 2025/2026 bill. 

Assessments must be occupied, however charities and community amateur sports clubs are not eligible for this scheme.

This would have automatically been applied to your 2026/2027 annual bill. However, should you believe this has not been awarded, please contact the Business rates team.

If you require additional information, please visit supporting small business (SSB) rate relief (GOV.UK)

Last updated: 05/03/2026 12:31