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Helping Local Authorities Navigate Business Rates with Confidence

Managing the Business Rates Retention System (BRRS) and Collection Fund is complex and high-risk. Our service helps local authorities and Fire & Rescue Services simplify these processes, build financial resilience, enhance local skills, and make confident decisions.

Our Services

Financial Oversight & Assurance

Independent reviews of Business Rates and Collection Fund accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance. Includes peer reviews of key figures, such as General Fund closure.

Planning & Forecasting

Scenario modelling support for budget monitoring to promote effective planning. Includes BRRS forecast reviews, analysis of the Local Government Finance Settlement, and comparative performance insights for strategic decisions.

Risk Identification & Mitigation

Clear guidance on retention mechanics, safety net and levy, resets, revaluations, and reforms. We explain real-world impacts, highlight future risks, and explore practical mitigation strategies.

Skills Development & Technical Support

Mentoring, workshops, and technical support to build confidence and capability for finance teams and s.151 officers.

Our Packages

Ideal for finance teams seeking dependable tools and expert guidance to manage BRRS and Collection Fund processes effectively.

 

  • BRRS calculators suite – A selection of tools such as growth, safety net and levy calculators, plus reset and revaluation impact models, designed to support quick validation and informed decisions. Note: Tool availability may vary based on data and methodology constraints.

 

  • Regular technical updates – Stay informed on BRRS and Collection Fund changes.

 

  • Two free workshops annually – Pre-closedown and pre-budget sessions to prepare for key deadlines.

 

  • Email-based technical support – Quick, reliable assistance when you need it most.

 

Ideal for: Authorities that need a core Collection Fund and BRRS technical and financial management support service.

 

Cost per year £2,000 (+VAT).

Designed for senior finance officers and leadership teams who need greater assurance over BRRS budgets and financial management.

Everything in Tier 1, plus advanced services tailored for s.151 officers and senior leadership teams:

 

  • High level risk-based review of BRRS budgets and collection fund accounting – Providing assurance and improving accuracy.

 

  • Business rates data benchmarking – Gain insights through comparative performance metrics.

 

  • Budget monitoring support  – We help you track budgets, identify variances, and improve your understanding of BRRS outturn positions.

 

  • Local QA guidance for budgets and NNDR forms – Strengthen quality assurance and reduce risk.

 

  • One-to-One teams sessions – Tailored advice and technical support on demand via an Outlook bookings page.

 

  • Input on NDR budgeting, pooling, funding reset and risk scenarios – Helping inform local decisions.

 

Ideal for: Finance leadership teams and s.151 officers seeking confidence and assurance in BRRS and Collection Fund financial management.

 

Cost per subscription year £4,000.

New to Collection Fund? Our mentoring service offers one-to-one Teams sessions throughout the year to build confidence and technical expertise.

 

Cost subject to discussion – please use the contact form.

Need one-off help? We offer flexible, expert support, workshops and training on the BRRS and Collection Fund without long-term commitment.

 

Cost subject to discussion – please use the contact form.