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Election results

Local government in Surrey is changing, from 1 April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council will be replaced by a new unitary authority called West Surrey Council.

Visit our election pages for the results of the council elections held on 7 May.

Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief 2025

Who can receive relief?

The Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme will continue during 2025, with some slight alterations.

Businesses in occupied properties which are wholly or mainly being used:

  • 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

Read the retail, hospitality and leisure relief 2025 criteria in more detail