Freedom of Information Request : Small business Rates Relief
Case reference FOI2026/00989
Received 4 September 2026
Published 30 September 2026
Request
To The Freedom of Information Officer We are surveying Billing Authorities in England under the Freedom of Information Act, on changes in the distribution of Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR). Please can you provide responses to the below within the 20 working day limit outlined by the aforementioned legislation. - How many businesses in your authority received SBRR in the 2025-2026 financial year? - What percentage of all local businesses, having a rateable value, does this figure represent ? - How many businesses have so far been granted SBRR in the 2026-2027 financial year ? - What percentage of all local businesses, having a rateable value, does this figure represent ? - How many properties with a rateable value below £15k in 2025-26 now have a rateable value above £15k? - How many properties with a rateable value above £15k in 2025-26 now have a rateable value below £15k ?
Response
How many businesses in your authority received SBRR in the 2025-2026 financial year?
797
What percentage of all local businesses, having a rateable value, does this figure represent?
18%
How many businesses have so far been granted SBRR in the 2026-2027 financial year?
705
What percentage of all local businesses, having a rateable value, does this figure represent?
16%
How many properties with a rateable value below £15k in 2025-26 now have a rateable value above £15k?
195
How many properties with a rateable value above £15k in 2025-26 now have a rateable value below £15k?
39
Documents
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