Retail Discount

Since 1 April 2022 this relief has been known as the Retail, Hospitality and  Leisure Relief Scheme.

From 1 April 2025 the amount of relief under this scheme will be 40%, up to a maximum of £110,000 per business ( or companies within a group).

Properties eligible for the relief are properties that are occupied and are being wholly or mainly used  by visiting members of the public :

• as shops, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments, cinemas or live music venues
• for assembly and leisure; or
• as hotels, guest & boarding premises or self-catering accommodation

Please refer to the document Eligibility for the 2025-26 Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Relief Scheme for further information on the types of property that are eligible.

Eligibility for the 2025-26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Scheme (PDF, 100 KB)

If you think you qualify but have not received the discount on your bill please complete an application form.

As with all reliefs, the amount awarded will be recalculated in the event of a change of circumstances such as a change to the rateable value.

The award of this relief must comply with the cash cap and the Small Amounts of Financial Assistance Allowance. Further information on this and on the scheme may be found at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/business-rates-relief-202526-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-scheme

If you are currently in receipt of the relief but believe that you will exceed the £110,000 cash cap or the subsidy control limits you must advise us straight away.