Changes to the payment process of schools’ business rates

Closed 5 May 2021

Opened 10 Mar 2021

Contact

businessrates.consultation@education.gov.uk

businessrates.consultation@education.gov.uk

Overview

We're seeking views on centralising the payment of business rates for state-funded schools from the 2022-23 financial year onwards.

Why we are consulting

DfE is seeking views on proposed chages to centralise the payment of business rates for state-funded schools from 2022-23 financial year. 

Audiences

  • Local authorities
  • School business managers

Interests

  • Financial management
  • School and academy funding
  • School funding reform
  • School building estates