Small businesses were entitled to "retail rates relief" but we've now had letters to say this ends on 31st March. See letter attached.

I really hope this doesn't effect our small independent shops in FH too much.

I've spoke to a couple of traders about this today.

One is having to pay an extra £94 per month, and the other £150 more per month. I'll be paying an extra £28 per month which is due to the size of my shop but all shops that are bigger than mine will definitely have to pay more as the rateable value is based on square footage