Retail,Hospitality & Leisure Scheme (2022 to 2025)

At the Budget on 27 October 2021, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a new business rates relief scheme for retail, hospitality and leisure properties.

For 2022/23 occupied, retail, hospitality and leisure properties were given 50% relief, up to a cash cap limit of £110,000 per business.

From 01/04/23 the amount of relief awarded has been increased to 75%.

From 01/04/25 the amount of relief awarded has been reduced to 40%.

The scheme will be for occupied properties only that are wholly or mainly being used:

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

This relief will be automatically added by Stratford-on-Avon District Council and will be detailed on your bill.

If you have not had relief and think you are eligible, or for further information, please contact Revenues:

• Email: ndr@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260993