Local Government Finance Bill: overview
Information about measures in the Local Government Finance Bill.
The Local Government Finance Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 13 January 2017.
The bill:
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makes changes the local government finance system to provide the framework for the implementation of 100% business rates retention
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provides local authorities with additional flexibilities over the operation of business rates in their areas
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implements a range of other business rates measures, including adjusting inflation for business rates and providing a number of business rates reliefs for businesses and premises
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allows property owner Business Improvement Districts to be set up across England
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modernises business rates billing
Keeling schedules
Changes to existing legislation as part of the Local Government Finance Bill.