A fresh new look for Analyse Local
We’re excited to share that Analyse Local has a new look and website – a change that reflects how far we’ve come and where we’re heading next. Our goal has always been to help local authorities recover revenue efficiently, make smarter use of data, and deliver better outcomes for their communities. Over time, our services, […]
A Chat with our new Managing Director – Luke Gorham
We are proud to announce that Luke Gorham has recently being promoted to Managing Director at Analyse Local. Luke has an abundance of experience from within the industry and years served with Inform and we are excited to follow him on his journey. We sat down to catch and learn more about him, his goals […]
Navigating the Upcoming Business Rates Changes: How Our Maximise Business Service Can Help
The business rates industry is entering an exceptionally busy and complex period over the next few months. If you’re subscribed to our Insight Service service, you will have already received our communication regarding the policy paper released in February, Business Rates: Forward Look. This document outlines several critical reforms, including the new multiplier structure set […]
Exemptions and Loopholes: Unpacking the Latest in Rates Avoidance
Last month, Local Authorities no doubt felt frustration as the High Court ruling in The Mayor and Commonality and Citizens of the City of London v 48th Street Holding Limited & Anor [2025] EWHC 1130 (KB) concluded in favour of the respondent rates mitigation firm. This is a case which drew considerable interest across the […]
Maximising Council Tax Revenue: The Essential Role of Maximise Domestic
Council tax plays a vital role in financing local government activities, representing a key element of their self-generated income. Back in 2019/20, it accounted for 52% of the funding for councils in England, alongside other financial sources like government grants and business rates. More recently, it is estimated that for 2025/26 the income from council […]
VOA Merged back into Parent Department, HMRC in Government Shake-Up to Cut Red Tape and Boost Efficiency
In a bold step to streamline government operations and deliver better value to taxpayers, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) which used to be part of Inland Revenue until the early nineties, will be fully merged into their parent department, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by April 2026. The move was published by the government on […]
Understanding Key Updates for 2025/26: Interest Rates, New Burdens, and the Non-Domestic Rating Act
As we move forward into the 2025/26 financial year, several key updates have been released that will impact Billing Authorities (BAs) and ratepayers alike. These include confirmation of the interest rate to be applied by BAs in 2025/26, clarification regarding new burdens, and significant updates regarding the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act 2025. […]
Maximising Client Impact: Our Team’s Achievements in the 2023 Rating Revaluation
With the new financial year approaching, we take a look over the last year and the 2023 rating list. The new list, which took effect on 1st April 2023, introduced a range of changes. Set to remain in place for three years (until 31st March 2026) and based on rental values from April 2021, the […]
FAQ’s with our Client Managers
How long after signing up can we expect to see results? For the Maximise modules, typically we will already have cases ready to submit to the Valuation Office on the day the contract goes live. These will begin to show in the list 3-6 months from submission. Do we need to use all the services, […]
Relief and a New Multiplier: What’s to Come with the New Financial Year
On the 17th February the Government released a publication named Business Rates: Forward Look which outlined the developments for relief and changes to business rates over the next couple of years, as mentioned in the Autumn Budget. Subsequently, on 19th February the Government released the first Business Rates Information Letter (BRIL) of the year, publishing […]