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If you have a question about registering to vote or arranging a postal or proxy vote for the upcoming Ash Neighbourhood Planning Referendum, please call the Electoral Services Team on 07748 886624. Please note: this number is only for questions relating to voting at this referendum. The team answering cannot assist with any other matters.

Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief 2025

How much relief is available?

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

How much relief is available?

Reductions of 40% are available up to a cap of £110,000 per business in England. Reductions are also subject to subsidy control rules.