alxfer Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Just had my new rates bill through and the local council had failed to give me the small business rate relief which I had applied for, and received, last year. When I contacted them, they said I had to re-apply for it. This was despite their leaflet stating that there is no need to re-apply unless your circumstances change, which they haven't. Just thought I'd pass this on folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Yeah thanks for that, I have to reply every year for mine and last year got the max 50% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Just done mine for the third year.....another grand saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 we re-applied as well but havent seen this years bill yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy bee Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have had to re-apply each year, so watch out, our District Council don't point it out for you, perhaps they don't really want too many people to claim it Make sure you read all the small print I wouldn't have known about it in the first place if I didn't.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Had my new rates through today. a £4 increase per month on last year so not to bad, as well as keeping the 50% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy bee Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Had my rates today, and they have deducted the discount automatically, so I take back all I said last week! Mine are up £50 (over the year) so I can't really complain, I suppose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy bee Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Please note everybody! You DO have to re-apply each year! You have until 30th April, or your relief is cancelled & a revised bill will be issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 if you haven't claimed for last year you've got until 30th april to get it in. i've claimed for last year and this years and all ihave to pay is £1.20 for 2007/08.not a bad saving,but don't tell the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 but don't tell the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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