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Independent retailers demand equal treatment as Government prepares pub rates relief

9 Jan 2026

ACT parent company Bira has has demanded equal treatment for small shops after the government announced plans to water down business rate rises for pubs.
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Scottish Government urged to cut business rates for indie retailers

11 Dec 2025

ACT parent company Bira has called on the Scottish Government to follow Wales's example and introduce genuine business rates reductions for retail premises ahead of the Scottish Budget on 13... Read more…

Independent retailers to see rates bills soar by up to 15% despite government's "transformation" promises

2 Dec 2025

Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite government promises of the "lowest tax rates since 1991", ACT parent company Bira has... Read more…

UK's E-Bike Positive campaign to be adopted by the BA & ACT

1 Dec 2025

As of Thursday 1st January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign will fall under the joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).
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Cycle to work scheme escapes cap but ACT warns Budget fails cycle retailers on business rates and imports

26 Nov 2025

The ACT has welcomed the Government's decision not to impose a cap on the cycle to work scheme, calling it "common sense prevailing" after weeks of speculation threatened a vital sales tool for... Read more…

Independent retailers reject Black Friday as three-quarters refuse to participate

24 Nov 2025

More than three-quarters of independent retailers, including some of those in the cycling retail sector, are boycotting Black Friday this year, rejecting pressure... Read more…

Stop being a dumping ground for used e-bike batteries

11 Nov 2025

Used e-bike batteries are piling up because too many suppliers are failing to meet their legal obligations and it’s time to stop being polite about it, writes ACT Director Jonathan... Read more…

Independent retailers report worsening retail crime crisis as confidence in police response

17 Oct 2025

A shocking 83% of independent retailers say theft has worsened over the past year, whilst the vast majority of crimes now go unreported due to lack of police response, according to ACT parent... Read more…

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Local Bike Shop Day Giveaway: IBDs can enter now to win a Rozone cleaning bundle worth £1,400

Posted on 23 Aug 2021 in Business News, Brands & Products News, Cycles News

Local Bike Shop Day is all about celebrating the community and culture of independent bike shops. Will you be taking the opportunity to highlight what makes your store stand out on Saturday 28th August?

It's not too late to sign up! If you haven't already sone so, click the button below to sign up for Local Bike Shop Day now. For ideas about how you can get involved visit our page here.

Win a Rozone kit for your store...

Rowasher To celebrate Local Bike Shop Day, taking place on Saturday 28th August, our friends at Rozone are offering a £1,400 cleaning bundle to giveaway to one lucky Cyclescheme independent retailer.

The winner can choose from either the ROwasher Mobile or ROwasher Static and will receive 6 months worth of cleaning materials too.

For your chance to win, simply complete the entry form below before 23:59 on Sunday 29th August 2021.

Enter now

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