[cma-l] Business Rates For Community Stations

[Clive Glover]

We have a 50% reduction from our local authority.

Not because we are a community organisation, nor because we are a charity (we aren't - we are a Company Limited by Guarantee) but simply because we are a small business and only operate from one building. This reduction is available to all small businesses locally.

I don't know whether there are national rules on this but I suspect this is discretionary, i.e. each local authority can apply their own rules within an overall framework. I think Andy is right about charities though - this is why charity shops fill many high streets!

regards,

Clive Glover

Radio Verulam 92.6 FM
St Albans

On 12 Jan 2010, at 13:26, andrew.wass at talk21.com wrote:

> Hi Gary (and others)
> From memory, I believe there is a statutory reduction of 75% and a discretionary relief (dependent of course on your own local authority) of the final 25% this is for registered charities not sure if it applies to organisations for example with 'charitable aims' etc.
> Maybe someone else from the list can clarify this further, I hope this is of some use meanwhile.
>  
> Best Wishes and good fortune!
> Andy Wass
> 
> The Panjabi Centre/Desi Radio
> 
> 
> 
> From: CMA-L <cma-l at commedia.org.uk>
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> Subject: [cma-l] Business Rates For Community Stations
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Gary Jackson <gary.jackson at skyline.fm>
> 
> Does anyone know if there is any legislation to allow for community
> stations to receive 100% business rate relief?
> 
> It appears that in some areas only 50% is available
> 
> Gary
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