Business ratepayers' consultation on Kingston Council's proposed 2024/2025 budget

Overview

We charge business rates on most non-domestic properties, such as shops, offices and warehouses. This is one of the main ways in which local government is financed. The council keeps 30% of the amount payable, pays 33% to central government and 37% to the Greater London Authority.

The retained 30%, together with revenue from council tax, locally generated income and grants provided by the Government, is used to pay for the services provided by the council. This includes support for vulnerable adults and children, community housing, street lighting, waste collection and maintaining public parks.

We are currently in a budget setting process for 2024/25. As a local business we are keen to hear from you on our proposed budget for 2024/25. 

For more information take a look at the council’s 2024/25 budget report. 

Please take part in our consultation and let us know your feedback by 21 February 2024.

What’s next for the 2024/25 budget

The full budget proposals will be presented and discussed at:

• People Committee on 6 February 2024  
• Place Committee on 8 February 2024
• Corporate and Resources Committee on 20 February 2024
• Budget Council on 29 February 2024

All committees start at 7.30pm and can be watched online at kingston public i tv

Along with most councils across the country, we are facing a huge challenge to find money to deliver current services. More people are struggling and need help as costs continue to rise. 

At the bottom of this page are links to the Budget Report and supporting documents, including our website where you will find a Budget Planning booklet which sets out the context, pressures and proposed budget for 2024/2025 and our Council Plan. 

Share your views 

We want to know what you think about our budget proposals for 2024/25. Please send us your comments by 21 February by:

• completing the online form below
• in writing to Business Rate Payers’ consultation, Kingston Council, Director of Finance, Guildhall, High Street, KT1 1EU
• emailing engagement@kingston.gov.uk
• calling the council’s contact centre on 020 8547 5000 and asking for someone from the Participation and Engagement team to call you back.

Please ensure you provide your full name, postcode and the name of your business with your response.

Why your views matter

Kingston Council is committed to consulting with its business rate payers on the proposed budget for 2024/25.

This consultation will allow local businesses to have a say on the proposals the council is making regarding its 2024/25 spending plans which will impact businesses and the wider community.

Your response to the consultation will be considered for the final budget report presented to the Budget Council on 29 February and will also feed into the setting of future budgets.

What happens next

Thank you to those businesses who gave us feedback via this consultation. The responses we received will be considered for the final budget report presented to the Budget Council on 29 February and will also feed into the setting of future budgets.