The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 11: Spring 2019 | Page 15

INVEST IN BATH Business Rates discount for local retailers Up to 800 retailers across Bath and North East Somerset are being invited to apply for a discretionary discount to their business rate bills which could see them cut by a third. The Government announced in its Autumn Budget that over the next two financial years, 2019/20 and 2020/21, retail premises with a rateable value of £51,000 or less could be awarded a discount of up to one third of their bill. Bath & North East Somerset Council has now sent application forms to businesses which it thinks qualify for the discount. To qualify the business premises must be occupied and be wholly or mainly used to sell goods, services or food and drink to visiting members of the public (e.g. shops, hairdressers, bars and restaurants). The awards are discretionary and will be assessed on a case by case basis. If you think you may be eligible please visit: www.bathnes.gov.uk/business- rate-retail-discount for more information and instructions to apply. Alternatively call: 01225 47 77 77 WANSDYKE BUSINESS CENTRE FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE WITHOUT THE HASSLE Serviced office units available at the Wansdyke Business Centre in Midsomer Enterprise Park. Situated with convenient access to both Bath and Bristol, the centre benefits from free parking, reception services, free use of meeting rooms and high- quality broadband. We also offer simple billing and easy-in, easy-out terms, so all you need to worry about is growing your business. Units available in late Spring. Call 01761 411800 now to register your interest. [email protected] 01225 394285 @Investinbath For more info: www.investinbath.co.uk THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2019 15