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# MP says Lichfield and Burntwood firms will see business rates fall
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/mp-says-lichfield-and-burntwood-firms-will-see-business-rates-fall/
- Published: 2017-02-19T10:16:08.000Z
- Updated: 2017-02-19T10:16:08.000Z
- Description: Businesses in Lichfield and Burntwood will see their rates fall, the area’s MP has said.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:27, News

Businesses in Lichfield and Burntwood will see their rates fall, the area’s MP has said.

Concerns have been [raised nationally about planned rate revaluations](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39018536?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).

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Michael Fabricant MP

But Michael Fabricant insists companies in this area will reap the benefits.

“Business rates will be falling in the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency,” the Conservative MP said. “This is good news for local traders – the last thing local businesses want now is increased overheads.

“On average, business in Lichfield district will see their business rates fall by 3.2%, while in East Staffordshire it will fall by just under 6%.

“From April, where there is only one pub, petrol station, post office, or general store in a village, they will generally receive 100% rate relief.

“And if rates for an individual business is set to rise, there will shortly be a quicker and cheaper way to appeal.”

Mr Fabricant’s comments come after some companies on other parts of the country [revealed they faced rises of more than 175%](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/feb/18/business-rates-small-shops-recoil-more-than-double?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).