Impact of changes to business rate relief on high street business
Background information for the debate "Impact of changes to business rate relief on high street business", taking place on 4 June 2025

A briefing paper on Business Improvement Districts, which sets out the legal basis of BIDs and key statistics on their operations.
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) (2 MB , PDF)
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are partnerships operated by local businesses which are intended to provide additional services or improvements to a specified area. A BID must be agreed by a ballot of the businesses covered by the BID area. BIDs are funded in large part by an additional levy on the non-domestic rate bills paid by the businesses. The levy is collected alongside their business rate payments.
This briefing paper sets out the working of Business Improvements Districts in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It provides details of the legal framework for BIDs, with recent statistics and developments.
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) (2 MB , PDF)
Background information for the debate "Impact of changes to business rate relief on high street business", taking place on 4 June 2025
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for disadvantaged communities is scheduled for Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Sureena Brackenridge MP.
A Commons Library briefing on the financial resilience of local authorities.