Overview

This bill amends the Local Government Finance Act 1988, altering the deadlines for compiling and submitting non-domestic rating lists in England and Wales. The changes update existing deadlines to reflect current operational realities.

Description

The Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill modifies the dates for compiling and submitting non-domestic rating lists. Specifically:

• Compilation Dates: The bill moves the compilation date for both local and central rating lists in England and Wales to April 1st, 2023.
• Submission Deadlines: The deadline for submitting proposed lists to billing authorities, the Secretary of State, or the Welsh Ministers is changed from September 30th to December 31st.
• Affected Acts: The amendments apply to Section 41 (local lists) and Section 52 (central lists) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, and Section 54A (postponement of Welsh list compilation).

The bill applies to England and Wales.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. It primarily alters administrative timelines rather than introducing new funding or programs.

Groups Affected

The bill will affect:

• Local Authorities: Responsible for compiling and submitting local rating lists, experiencing a change in their deadlines.
• Billing Authorities: Receiving proposed rating lists at a later date.
• Businesses: Indirectly affected through changes in the timing of rate setting, although the overall rates are not impacted by this bill.
• Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: Receiving proposed rating lists at a later date.

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