Hartlepool Borough Council
Civic Centre Access Restrictions

VISITORS to Hartlepool Civic Centre and the adjoining Law Courts are advised that essential repair work is ongoing at the front entrance to the building. Access is restricted during these works

Civic Centre Access Restrictions.

Business Rate Reliefs

Rate Relief for Businesses in Rural Areas

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Certain types of properties in a rural settlement with a population below 3,000, providing the property is the only general store, post office or food shop and has a rateable value of less than £7,000 or is the only public house or petrol station and has a rateable value of less than £10,500, may be entitled to relief. The property has to be occupied and an eligible ratepayer is entitled to relief at 50% of the full charge whilst the local council also has discretion to give further relief on the remaining bill.

In addition, the local authority can give relief on certain other occupied property in a rural settlement where the rateable value is less than £14,000.

Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting the Revenues Section on 01429 284277, or by e-mailing the Revenues Section.

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