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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Business Rates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which local authorities levy (1) Business Improvement District Levies and (2) Business Rate Supplements in (a) 2025-26 and (b) 2026-27; and what guidance he has issued on revising those supplements following the 2026 rates revaluation.

Answer

The Government does not hold a central list of BIDs. However, the organisation British BIDs has developed a BID Index which lists current and developing BIDs in the UK. This can be accessed at: https://britishbids.info/services/bid-index. You can also contact the local authority to find out further information about BIDs in a given area.

The Business Rates Supplement Act 2009 permits certain authorities to levy up to 2p per pound of rateable value above a set threshold. In 2025-26, the Greater London Authority was the only authority to levy a Business Rates Supplement which it used to fund the Elizabeth Line. The government has not issued any guidance on revising supplements. Decisions for future years are for the relevant authority and must follow the requirements set out in the Act and the policies set out in their final prospectus.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104669
Session
2024-26
Related items
Hotels and Public Houses: Business Rates
Friday, 13 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Business rates Business improvement districts
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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