BUSINESS RATES

NI councils handed powers to vary taxes

New legislation at Stormont will allow councils in Northern Ireland to vary the rate of council tax and business rates.

article-author
By Heather Jameson | 15 February 2021

New legislation at Stormont will allow councils in Northern Ireland to vary the rate of domestic and business rates.

Northern Ireland finance minister, Conor Murphy announced the changes at a meeting with Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) chair, Cllr Matt Garrett, alongside plans to postpone the deadline for rate setting.

Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Children's social care reform must be more than money
  2. Finance chief exits cash-strapped council
  3. Chief rejects calls for resignation
  4. Is this the big bang revolution for public services?

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. Children's social care reform must be more than money
  2. Finance chief exits cash-strapped council
  3. Chief rejects calls for resignation
  4. Is this the big bang revolution for public services?
footer-logo

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