30/08/2018

Businesses Affected By Primark Fire Urged To Contact LSP

Businesses affected by the fire at Belfast's Primark store are being encouraged to contact the Land & Property Services (LPS) to discuss available supports.

The LPS said that any premises damaged by the fire should make an application to the District Valuer to have the NAV reassessed. Information available online here.

During this period, LPS is willing to discuss extended payment arrangements with affected businesses.

Ratepayers may also be eligible for the Hardship Relief scheme. This relief is intended to assist businesses who meet the specific conditions to recover from a temporary crisis, financial or otherwise, as a result of exceptional circumstances.

Businesses can contact LPS for further advice and information on how to manage their rate commitments as a consequence of the recent fire incident by:

• Tel 0300 200 7801 (charged at local rate)

• Tel +44 28 9049 5794 if calling from outside the UK

• Text relay 18001 0300 200 7801

• In person at the Belfast Customer Information Centre, Lanyon Plaza, 7 Lanyon Place, Town Parks, Belfast BT1 3LP

• Email applicationbased.raterelief@finance-ni.gov.uk

(MH/CM)

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