The House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced an inquiry into Business Rates in the UK. This inquiry is taking place alongside the Department for Communities and Local Government’s ‘fair funding review’ of the funding needs of local authorities, which will set the funding baselines for the start of 100% business rates retention.

The deadline for giving written submissions is Tuesday 18 April 2017; the Committee will consider the issue in a session on 24 April.

As announced at the CTG Tax Conference last week, we would be keen to hear from you if you are interested in supporting a new CTG Business Rates network to share experiences with Local Councils regarding reliefs, appeals valuations and other issues.

Contact us on info@charitytaxgroup.org.uk if you are interested in being involved