Or tax companies like Amazon similarly.
the high street is dead
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citybythesea
Winger
Can shops in the city centre apply for business rate relief being in an enterprise zone???? to mitigate from higher rates
(edit: just read the city centre hasnt had an enterprise zone status added)
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Le Chuck
Striker
How many times does this need to be explained
RATES ARE SET BY THE GOVERNMENT
Paddy O'Dors
Striker
I can remember Timpson's Shoe Shop and the Post Office to the right of Boots
Someone who only has one premises can apply for single business rate relief.
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octopuss gardner
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In Fulwell
Was always a Timothy Whites opposite Byuts.
the boot
Winger
Or rateable property is worth less than 18k
Or charity
Or hardship which normally covers start ups that expect a low income.
Best thing to do is start a charity, get council (friends/associates) help and grants to aquire a building open it as a pub/restaurant in an up and coming part of the city where the council (friends/associates) are investing heavily and receive free rates and watch everyone around you crumble.
Le Chuck
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Radio Rentals.
No matter where you go these days, the vast majority of shops/restaurants/coffee shops remain the same. Off the top of my head Newcastle, Metrocentre, Durham and Sunderland all have Costa, Nero, Topshop, H&M, Clinton’s, JD Sports, Curry’s/PC World, Boots, Poundland, Next, Perfume shops all within a very drivable distance of each other. The options are boring!
Chains dominate the high street due to a lack of support and backing for local/start-up businesses. It’s such a shame.
Chains dominate the high street due to a lack of support and backing for local/start-up businesses. It’s such a shame.
Paddy O'Dors
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Or rateable property is worth less than 18k
Or charity
Or hardship which normally covers start ups that expect a low income.
Best thing to do is start a charity, get council (friends/associates) help and grants to aquire a building open it as a pub/restaurant in an up and coming part of the city where the council (friends/associates) are investing heavily and receive free rates and watch everyone around you crumble.
I think you might have problems getting that one past the Charity Commission.
THELORDRODWELL
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You are a bit, marra
the boot
Winger
citybythesea
Winger
Won't lots of businesses only have one premise? Especially local businesses
Paddy O'Dors
Striker
The MAC trust never
About Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture Trust
The Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture Trust is a registered charity with the Charity Commission (1150733)
Aye, but they don't have premises in high footfall areas usually. Rent and rates are fairly low anyway.
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the boot
Winger
I know that’s the point. Register as a charity, get council funding from associates on the council to open a restaurant/pub miraculously in a part of town that the council are investing heavily in and apply for free rates.About Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture Trust
The Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture Trust is a registered charity with the Charity Commission (1150733)
Aye, but they don't have premises in high footfall areas usually. Rent and rates are fairly low anyway.
I sound like a parrot.
Paddy O'Dors
Striker
But not "everyone around is crumbling". It's revitalised that part of town. You moan when nowt happens, you moan when summat does.
the boot
Winger
I never moaned. I said that’s what people should do. Read my post. I think it’s great mate. Wish I knew them that well. That’s not sarcastic either.
Paddy O'Dors
Striker
Well good luck with that. How easy do you think it is to set up a charity?
The board of trustees of the MAC Trust are all prominent figures in Sunderland life. I'm glad they're using their knowledge, expertise and contacts to improve the town. They've saved the fire station from being knocked down and the Derry being turned into a Costa so far. Onwards and upwards.
