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Written question asked by Olivia Blake (Labour) on Thursday, 17 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.


Business Rates: Sheffield

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an estimate of the potential impact of the changes to business rates announced in the Autumn Statement 2022 on Sheffield City Council revenues.

Answer

At Autumn Statement 2022, the Government announced a package of business rates support worth £13.6 billion over the next five years. This includes a freeze to the multiplier for 2023-24 and a Government funded Transitional Relief scheme to support businesses with increasing bills at the revaluation. The Government also announced further relief for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors and targeted support for small businesses.

All English Local Authorities will be fully compensated for the loss of income as a result of these business rates measures and will receive new burdens funding for administrative and IT costs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89924
Session
2022-23
Related items
Autumn Statement 2022
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Business rates Sheffield
Link
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