This relief will be available to all businesses that can show that they have been seriously affected by the Foot and Mouth Disease. There will be a fast track process put in place to turnaround business rates relief applications quickly. Ratepayers will be notified of the outcome. All businesses in Dumfries and Galloway have had payment of their rates deferred for 3 months . This will give time for businesses seriously affected by Foot and Mouth to apply for rates relief.
Businesses wanting to pay on the usual basis can do so.
Relief may be available too where part of the premises have to close.