Local Newspaper Relief
From 1 April 2017 the Government is providing funding to local authorities so that they can provide a discount worth £1,500 in year 2017/18 and 2018/19 for office space occupied by local newspapers. The Autumn budget 2018 extended this relief to financial year 2019/20.
In a Written Ministerial Statement 27 January 2020, the Government further extended this relief to apply in the financial years 2020/21 to 2024/25.
Please note that this relief will cease at the end of the 2024/25 financial year.
Eligibility criteria
This relief is administered under the local powers discount contained in Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
- The relief is available to local newspapers only
- The property must be occupied by a local newspaper and used wholly or mainly as offices for journalists and reporters
- Only one discount is available per newspaper title and per property
- Subject to Subsidy limits
Exclusions
- Local council newspapers
- Online publications
- Local magazines
Application process
There is no application form for this discount. To apply, please write to the Business Rates Team giving full details of why your business should be considered for this local discount and provide all information you think is relevant to support your application, including your contact details.
For more information please read our Policy for all Discretionary Relief (excluding charities & not for profit organisations)
Business rates team
Telephone: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 12noon, Tuesday 10am - 12noon
Address: Lythalls Lane Industrial EstateCoventry
CV6 6FL