Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 123192

Hospitality Industry: Business Rates

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the guidance entitled Business rates: Pubs and live music venues relief - local authority guidance, 18 February 2026, paragraph 11, whether (a) restaurants and

Answer

Alison McGovern

Local authorities are responsible for the administration of business rates, including decisions on the awarding of various reliefs. Guidance for local authorities on the administration of the pubs and live music venues relief 2026 to 2027 was published on...

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