Large investors
We'll consider an award of discretionary rate relief where a large business is new to Stockport, or where one is looking to significantly expand within the borough.
This relief aims to help make Stockport a more attractive location by incentivising new occupiers of previously vacant buildings to invest in Stockport, improve their facilities and create new job opportunities.
When considering an application for discretionary rate relief, we'll need to be satisfied that:
- applications are related to significant business investment
- any award will have a positive impact, bringing wider benefits to the local economy
You can find out more about this relief in our discretionary relief policy.
For more information, or to discuss an application for relief under this scheme, contact the Economy, Work and Skills Service by emailing economyws@stockport.gov.uk.
Exceptional circumstances
The council will consider applications for discretionary rate relief in exceptional circumstances where an organisation can demonstrate that they are making a contribution which is of significant benefit to Stockport and essential for the council to achieve its priorities. It is anticipated that these will be very unique cases.
Any requests for relief based on exceptional circumstances will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
For further information on relief due to exceptional circumstances, you can contact the Business Rates team.