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Local Elections - Thursday 4 May 2023

Elections will be taking place for East Devon District Council and all town and parish councils. Make sure you are registered to vote and at this election you need to have voter ID to vote in person. 

Find election information at electoralcommission.org.uk

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Guide Business Rates FAQ

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  1. What are Business Rates and when are bills sent?
  2. Why have you sent me a Business Rates bill when I don’t run a business?
  3. My rent is inclusive of Business Rates so why do I get a bill?
  4. My landlord said I wouldn’t have to pay rates, why have you sent me a bill?
  5. How is the Business Rate calculated?
  6. What is a rateable value & how to search for them
  7. What do I do if I think my property’s rateable value is wrong or my property is not fit for use?
  8. I have appealed to the Valuation Office Agency to reduce the rateable value of my property, do I still have to pay?
  9. The description of my property includes the words “and premises”; am I also being billed for the domestic part of the building?
  10. What is the “transition” shown on my bill?
  11. How can I contact the Valuation Office Agency?
  12. Are there any rate reliefs, discounts or exemptions available?
  13. What happens if my property is left empty?
  14. I work from home; do I have to pay Business Rates?
  15. Why do I have to pay separately for the removal of business refuse?
  16. What happens if I have problems paying?
  17. What happens if I do not pay as requested?

10. What is the “transition” shown on my bill?

Find out about Transitional phasing.

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Last updated 19 February 2022

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