Business Rates Consultation 2026/27

Date published: 9th February 2026

Most elements of the business rates system are set by central government and are not within the Council’s control. This includes the national non-domestic rating multipliers, rateable values and revaluations, statutory reliefs and exemptions, and transitional arrangements. These matters are not the subject of this consultation.

Each year the Council is required to set a balanced budget. As part of this process, and in line with section 65 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, the Council must consult representatives of local business ratepayers on its proposals for expenditure, including both day-to-day service costs and planned capital investment.

This consultation seeks views on whether the Council’s proposed spending levels and priorities for 2026/27 are appropriate. Responses will be considered by elected Members alongside other consultation feedback and financial information as part of the Council’s budget-setting process.

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For details of spending levels and priorities please view the cabinet agenda for Monday 2nd February 2026 which contains details of the Capital Strategy 2026/27, the Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27, the Non-Domestic (Business) Rates Policy 2026/27 and the Draft Revenue Budget 2026/27.