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Find out more about discounts, exemptions and relief for business rates.

Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief (RHLR)

2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief (RHLR)

The 2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief discount scheme will close at the end of September 2024. Please use the form provided to apply for this relief.

Retail Form 2023/24 DOCX, 76.09 KB

Central government has announced a 75% discount will apply in 2024/25 for businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. The relief is limited by a cash cap, subsidy control limit and eligible business use. These terms are all explained within the application form below.

Organisations which have been awarded the relief should contact us if they no longer qualify. If this is the case, please:

  • email explaining the position to [email protected], quoting 2023/24 RHLR and your rate reference number in the e-mail subject header
  • or write to Westminster City Council, Business Rates, P.O. Box 187, Erith, DA8 9EY.

2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief (RHLR)

If you believe that your business should qualify for the new relief in 2024/25 and it does not show on your 2024/25 bill, please complete and return the application form below. If you qualify, a revised bill will be sent to you once your application has been processed and the relief applied to your business rate account.

Please send your completed application form by email to [email protected], quoting 2024/25 RHLR and your rate reference number in the e-mail subject header or by post to Westminster City Council, Business Rates, P.O. Box 187, Erith, DA8 9EY.

Published: 16 March 2023

Last updated: 11 April 2024