Recession relief - businesses

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Recession Relief Package for Businesses

Brighton & Hove City Council is offering a range of additional services to assist local businesses survive the current economic downturn.This web page highlights the different aspects of the recession relief package and how businesses can access the support available.

Ride the Wave

Ride the Wave offers practical help and solutions to a range of businesses and sectors in the city. Brighton & Hove City Council is working with the local Chamber of Commerce and other local business support deliver the events and workshops which are taking place between November 2010 and March 2011.

To find out more about the Ride the Wave events please email ridethewave@businessinbrighton.org.uk or call Jennie Burraway at the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce on 01273 719097.

Business Rates Assistance

Small businesses now have the opportunity to pay business rates in 12 annual instalments, on a case-by-case basis, as opposed to 10. Council officers have also been visiting businesses to promote a greater take-up of Small Business Rate Relief, helping one local hairdresser claim over £5,000. The Government has also introduced a temporary increase in the level of Small Business Rate Relief for 12 months from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011.

Contact our Business Rates team for more information: -

E-mail: nndr@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Tel: (01273) 291981

Fast invoice payments for SMEs

Our council's finance department has committed to paying small businesses for goods and services within 10 days of receiving their invoice

More flexible payment terms for commercial tenants

Small businesses that lease council-owned property are now being offered monthly rent payments, as opposed to quarterly, on a case-by-case basis.