The District Councils’ Network (DCN) welcomes the timely report from the CLG Committee, to which we contributed evidence, and is keen to ensure that the business rates system supports increased business growth.

As a network, we feel the new system must ensure funding stability for localities in the long-term so districts can continue to drive regional growth and deliver those services that residents value the most.

In their findings, the panel of MPs from the CLG Committee highlighted the clarity needed on what the quantum of 100% business rates retention actually means for the sector.