Relief for businesses
Language: English Series: DoE News Release ; (339) 18 May 1992 (2)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Local authorities have discretion to help businesses in difficulties. They may reduce or remit rates bills if a ratepayer would otherwise suffer hardship and if it is in the interest of their community charge payers to do so. By doing this an authority may assist in keeping a village store open or keeping a local company in business.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2820-60 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 13107-1001 |
Local authorities have discretion to help businesses in difficulties. They may reduce or remit rates bills if a ratepayer would otherwise suffer hardship and if it is in the interest of their community charge payers to do so. By doing this an authority may assist in keeping a village store open or keeping a local company in business.