The government have announced that from April 2026 to March 2027, eligible pubs and live music venues will benefit from a 15% business rates relief on top of the support announced at Budget 2025. Their bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further 2 years.
Eligibility
You can find details about eligibility on GOV.UK.
How to apply
You do not need to apply for this relief. If you qualify, we will apply it to your account automatically. If you think you are entitled to the relief but haven’t received it, contact the Business Rates team.
Contact Business Rates
Customer Service Team available for telephone enquiries: Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm.
Business Rates enquiry formhttps://digital-core.cheshireeast.gov.uk/w/webpage/request?form=contact_us_about_business_rates
Business Rates, PO Box 622, Crewe, CW1 9JH