FINANCE

Government unveils plans for councils to retain business rate

The Government has launched its plans for councils to keep the business rates raised in their areas today.

article-author
By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2011

The government has launched its plans for councils to keep the business rates raised in their areas today.

Under the plans, councils will also be able to borrow against future business rates income. Legislation on the proposals is planned for the autumn, and could see business rates re-localised as soon as the 2013-14 financial year.

Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Thinking global while acting local
  2. Riordan: Local government central to tackling challenges
  3. A fond farewell
  4. Warm words but little in the way of answers

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Thinking global while acting local
  2. Riordan: Local government central to tackling challenges
  3. A fond farewell
  4. Warm words but little in the way of answers
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408