Business rates

Find the rateable value of your property

Use the rateable value of your property to estimate what your business rate bills may be.

Find a business rates valuation
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Reduce your business rates

You may be able to reduce your business rates if you run a charity, non-for-profit organisation, or Community Amateur Sports Club.

How to apply to reduce your business rates
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Your information

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    Open data

    We publish financial and other data showing how the council operates. You can view data on business properties, ratable values, liable parties, rates relief and more.

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    Freedom of information

    We are committed to an open and transparent government. You have the right to ask to see the information we hold about you.

Business tools and support

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    Advice and support

    There's plenty of help available to you, from starting a business and tax advice to recruitment.

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    Land and property

    View information on council properties, land for sale, properties to let, and more.

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    Grants

    There are many different grants available for both new and established businesses.

Decision making

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    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.