The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Our online payment services and 24 hour telephone payment line will be unavailable on Tuesday 14 January 2025 due to essential system maintenance. You will not be able to make a payment during this time.

Get money off your business rates

Find out if you qualify to pay less business rates.

Rate relief

Small businesses, charities and businesses in some rural areas or who move into empty retail properties can apply for rate relief to pay lower rates.

Hardship relief

We may be able to temporarily reduce or cancel your bill if you're suffering financial hardship. Find out more on our business rates hardship relief page.

Contact Business rates

Email businessrates@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 268 997

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