A final notice “cancellation notice”, is issued after either a first reminder has not been satisfied or where a first reminder has been satisfied, and then a further payment is not received on or before the 1st of the month demanded.

When a final notice is issued, the right to pay by monthly instalments for the remainder of the financial year is lost, and the full year’s remaining Business Rates becomes due immediately.

Frequently asked questions

• Will I be able to pay by instalments in future years?
  Yes, at the beginning of each financial year, all Business Rate payers have the right to pay by monthly instalments. Provided that they pay on or before the 1st of the month stated, then the right to pay by monthly instalments remains.
  
• I am unable to pay the outstanding amount?
  We may be able to consider a repayment agreement subject to Court action & financial status. Please contact Customer Services on the numbers below OR call in to the one of the Council's Customer Services Centres either at Burton Market Place or Uttoxeter Library. 
  
• How and where do I pay?
  See our page on how to pay .

For further information please contact:

Business Rates
Revenues and Benefits Services
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB

Telephone Nos:
Repayment Enquiries: (01283) 508859, 508380, 508390, 508364
Billing Enquiries: (01283) 508416, 508417, 508418