Council tax, business rates and benefits letters - From 28 July 2025, Royal Mail will deliver 2nd Class letters on alternate weekdays (Monday to Friday), aiming for delivery within 3 working days. This may affect the arrival of your council tax, business rates and benefits letters.
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We issue business rates bills in February or March, for the next financial year; you can pay by Direct Debit, usually in 10 monthly instalments, from April to January.
If you're having problems paying your business rates let us know as soon as possible; we'll do our best to agree an affordable payment arrangement with you.