£1000 rate relief for small businesses was announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, December 2013,
The scheme runs for 2 years only 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2016 and applies to retail businesses, including restaurants, cafes and drinking establishments, with a rateable value up to £50,000. (Restrictions apply.)
Wherever possible the council has identified the qualifying businesses and allowed the relief on their bills. If you believe you may be entitled, but have not received the relief, please apply to:
Bournemouth Borough Council,National Non-Domestic Rates, Revenues, Town Hall, Bournemouth BH2 6EB.
Telephone: 01202 943286 (Mon-Thur 9.00 a.m – 4.30 p.m; Fri 9.00 a.m – 4.00 p.m)
e-mail: revenue& [email protected]