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If you believe your business is eligible for rural rate relief or local newspaper relief, please contact us.

Rural rate relief

Some businesses that provide essential services in rural areas can receive up to 100 percent Business Rates relief if they're the only:

  • village shop or Post Office, with a rateable value of up to £8,500
  • public house or petrol station, with a rateable value of up to £12,500.

A rural area is a location that has a population of less than 3,000 residents. In the Bury borough, these are:

  • Ainsworth
  • Hawkshaw
  • Shuttleworth
  • Summerseat.

Local newspaper relief

In April 2017, we introduced a Business Rates discount of £1,500 for local newspapers who occupy office space.

This relief is available for eligible businesses until 31st March 2025.