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Due to the high temperatures forecasted, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. Please make sure your bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 6.00am for the rest of the week. Thank you for helping our crews work safely during the hot weather.

How are my business rates calculated?

The formula for calculating your bill is set by central government. 

Your premises are given a rateable value by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) (opens new window). We use this to calculate how much you should pay.

You can challenge your rateable value yourself. Some businesses choose to use an agent. The VOA has produced a checklist to help businesses if they want to use a business rates agent (opens new window). We encourage you to visit GOV.UK for more advice on how to choose a reputable agent (opens new window).

We work out the bill by multiplying the rateable value of the property by a figure set annually by central government. This is known as a multiplier. We will apply the transitional phasing scheme when it is required. This means that changes to your rates bills will be phased in gradually.

There are five multipliers for 2026/27.

These are linked to:

  • the rateable value of the property
  • whether the business being run from the property is a retail, leisure or hospitality business (RHL). RHL criteria are set by the government and assessed by us.

Multipliers are:

  • large (high value) multiplier of 50.8p in the pound where the rateable value is £500,000 or more
  • standard multiplier of 48p in the pound where the rateable value is £51,000 to £499,999
  • small business multiplier of 43.2p in the pound where the rateable value is less than £51,000
  • standard RHL multiplier of 43p in the pound where the rateable value is £51,000 to £499,999
  • small business RHL multiplier of 38.2p in the pound where the rateable value is less than £51,000

An additional Transitional Relief Supplement (TRS) multiplier of 1p in the pound applies any property where the calculation does not include Transitional Relief or Supporting Small Business Relief. This is shown separately on your bill. It applies just for 2026/27.

 Estimate your business rates (opens new window)

The business rates explanatory notes (PDF, 112 KB) provide more information about your bill and your liability. A hard copy of the document is available on request.