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Local newspaper relief


From 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025, local newspapers who occupy office space will receive a discount of £1,500.

Government information for local newspaper relief

We can award a maximum of one discount per local newspaper office, subject to state aid limits.

How to apply

Contact us to tell us why your business should get a discount and give us all the details you think are relevant, including your contact details.

Contact the Business Rates team

Further information about discretionary relief is available in our Discretionary Rate Relief policy.

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