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A response by the government to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s fifth report of session 2017 to 2019 on business rates retention.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Consultation on the government’s proposal to allow local government to retain 100% of the business rates they raise locally.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Business rate retention accounts as required under schedule 7B of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
A technical discussion paper on the rates to be adopted in England for properties assessed on the contractor’s basis of valuation.
The government is seeking ideas and views in response to the questions set out in this discussion paper on business rates avoidance.
Financial accounts relating to business rates retention and non-domestic rates as required under schedule 7b to the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
Proposed arrangements for the 100% local retention of business rates on shale gas and oil sites.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This discussion paper summarises how the business rates system in England works and opens up a discussion with stakeholders on longer-term administrative reform.
Governance agreements put in place by local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.
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