Supporting Small Business (SSB) Relief

Supporting Small Business Relief Schemes 2023-24 to 2025-26

Due to the Business Rates revaluation coming into force on 1 April 2023, the Government has announced a relief scheme for businesses which will cap bill increases at £600 per year for any business losing eligibility for some or all Small Business Rates Relief or Rural Rate Relief at the 2023 Valuation.

If your business was receiving one of these reliefs, the limit in the increase in your Business Rates bill will be set at £600 per year whilst the scheme exists. 

You do not have to apply for this relief as it will automatically be applied to your Business Rates bill.

Although this reduction is funded by the Government and with Government-set eligibility criteria, it is awarded using the Council's discretionary powers. As such, the award must not breach subsidy control limits.

Details of the scheme and other reliefs can be found at Gov.UK