Summons surgery
You have until 31 March 2026 to request any changes to your current rateable value using your business rates valuation account. After 1 April 2026 you will only be able to make changes to your new valuation.
If you don't have an account or haven't accessed one for some time, you should register now. It can take up to 15 working days to complete the verification process and claim your property.
Business rates online billingIf you've signed up to online billing, you won't get a business rates bill for 2026/27 in the post - but it will be available to download or print in your MyLewisham account. If your email receipt's not in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folders.
Who should use this form
You should only use this form if you have been sent a Court summons for:
- Business Rates
- Council Tax
and wish to discuss or dispute it.
How to complete the form
- It should take about five minutes to complete this form
- You will need to have your account number and summons number (both found on your summons) to hand.
- Make sure you choose a date BEFORE your hearing date.
What happens next
You will receive a telephone call on the date and time you have chosen.