Overview

This bill amends the Local Government Finance Act 1988 to change the dates for compiling non-domestic rating lists in England and Wales. The changes aim to streamline the process and improve efficiency.

Description

The bill primarily alters the timelines for creating and submitting non-domestic rating lists. Key changes include:

• Compilation Dates: The bill shifts the deadlines for compiling both local and central rating lists in England and Wales. The fifth year cycle is changed to a three-year cycle, with the next list due on April 1st, 2021.
• Submission Deadlines: The deadline for submitting proposed lists to the billing authority (local lists) and the Secretary of State (central lists) is changed from September 30th to December 31st.
• Consequential Amendments: The bill makes consequential amendments to other related legislation, including the Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2016, to align with the new dates.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly increase or decrease government spending. The changes are primarily procedural and aim to improve efficiency within the existing budgetary framework. No specific figures regarding costs or savings are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

The following groups are potentially affected:

• Local Authorities: Changes to list compilation and submission deadlines will affect their administrative processes.
• Businesses: Changes to the rating list could lead to changes in business rates payable, although the timing of these changes is not directly addressed by the bill itself.
• Central Government: The bill necessitates changes in the way the government manages the collection of business rates data.

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