Transitional Arrangements
Transitional arrangements were introduced following the 2010 revaluation to ensure that, where there would otherwise be a large increase in rates payable from 31st March 2010, under the 2005 rating list, to 1st April 2010 under the 2010 list, the increase was limited. The amount by which liability can increase is determined in accordance with a calculation set by central government. Entitlement to relief is calculated automatically and is shown on your bill. An accompanying Transitional Statement will show how it has been calculated.
Under the transition scheme there are also limits on decreases in liability following the 2010 revaluation. This means that ratepayers did not always immediately get the full benefit of any reduction in liability from 31st March 2010 to 1st April 2010. Calculation of any surcharge is automatic and is shown on your bill and accompanying Transitional Statement.
The transitional scheme will run for the life of the 2010 rating list, ie. to 31st March 2015. In individual cases however, how many years it will apply for depends on how large the original increase or decrease in liability was.