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Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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Business rates retention - easy to read papers explaining business rate retention
Below are four briefing notes about the Government's proposals to radically overhaul local government finance by introducing 100% Business Rates retention. Their prime purpose is to aid understanding of the proposals and rural issues arising. They are based upon research commissioned from Pixel Financial Management.
Note 1: Proposed changes to local government finance
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Note 2: Rateable values and gross rates payable
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Note 3: Mandatory and discretionary rate relief
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Note 4: Safety net and levies
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