Information on Pub and Live Music Venues Relief
On 27 January 2026 the government announced an additional 15% relief for 2026-2027 for all pubs and live music venues. This relief will apply on top of any Transitional Relief or Supporting Small Business Relief you are eligible for.
Eligibility Criteria
Relief will be awarded to pubs that meet all of the following characteristics:
- is open to the general public,
- allows free entry other than when occasional entertainment is provided,
- allows drinking without requiring food to be consumed, and
- permits drinks to be purchased at a bar.
Examples of types of businesses that are not eligible include:
- Restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, snack bars,
- Hotels, guesthouses, boarding houses,
- sporting venues,
- festival sites, theatres, concert halls, cinemas,
- museums, exhibition halls, and
- casinos
The exclusion in the list is not intended to be exhaustive. More information can be found at GOV.UK.
Applying for Pub and Live Music Venues Relief
We will automatically award the relief to your 2026-2027 bill where we hold the relevant information to confirm eligibility.
If you think you are eligible, but didn’t receive a bill showing the relief, you will need to provide us with the following:
- confirmation that the property is occupied and trading
- a copy of your most up to date accounts
- evidence of what type of establishment your property is
- confirmation of how your business is registered with Companies House
- any other information you feel would support your application
You can apply by emailing brates_kl@west-norfolk.gov.uk and quoting your business rates account number in the subject line.