National Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates) Discretionary Rate Relief Policy

Overview

Relief for Local Newspapers is a temporary measure to support local newspapers to adapt to technological changes within the industry. The relief is intended to be specifically for local newspapers.

Eligibility

Eligibility to relief under this section will only be considered after determination of any other forms of rate relief to which the applicant may be eligible.

Relief may be granted where the property has office space occupied by a local newspaper, up to a maximum of one discount per local newspaper title and per hereditament.

Applications

This relief will automatically be awarded to eligible ratepayers.

Duration

This relief will automatically be awarded to eligible ratepayers.