Occupied properties that are wholly or mainly being used:
- as shops, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments, cinemas and live music venues
- for assembly and leisure or
- as hotels, guest & boarding premises and self-catering accommodation
may qualify for this relief.
Please refer to our Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Rate Relief Scheme for full details.
The new UK subsidy control regime began on 4 January 2023. The new regime enables us to deliver subsidies that are tailored for local needs, however, we must comply with the UK's international subsidy control commitments.
The subsidy control legislation provides the framework for a new, UK-wide subsidy control regime. Further information about subsidy control can be found on the GOV website.
The value of the discount will be 75% of the net rates bill for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years and 40% of the net rates bill for the 2025/26 financial year (after all other mandatory and Government funded discretionary reliefs have been applied), up to a cash limit of £110,000 per business.
Apply for retail, hospitality and leisure relief
Your bill will be confirmation of the award of the relief. If you believe that you will exceed the cash limit or the subsidy thresholds, you must advise us that you wish to refuse the relief.