- Local authorities should give at least one years notice before changing discretionary rate relief and only at the end of the financial year. Keep this in mind if your local authority threatens to reduce or remove discretionary relief. For more information visit Discretionary Rate Relief.
- Water companies can offer concessionary surface water charges for charities and community groups. Consultation on DEFRA guidance for water companies opened on 12th July. For more information visit Rain Tax.
- For information on ‘Meanwhile’ Leases and Licences for temporary non-commercial use of vacant shops and land by charities and other voluntary organisations visit Meanwhile Leases and Licences.
- The government is reconsidering the future of the community infrastructure levy. For more information visit Infrastructure Levy.
- For information about managing premises, and advertisements for premises for rent or hire visit Property Help, Planning Aid or My Community Space
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