Comment by iso1631

4 hours ago

Nearest pub

2023 Rateable Value £13,800

2026 Rateable Value £12,250

Change -£3,300(-23.9%)

I guess "no" would be the answer then.

Nearest town has 3 pubs where rates are going down significantly and 4 where they're going up. I wonder why, is it that the previous setup was unfair to those who are seeing their rates going down?

The pub I do go to each week is seeing rates going up +£3,300. That's not as big an impact from yet another inflation busting minimum wage increase.

However the much bigger concern is that people will be scared to drive there. Currently you can drive there, have a pint, and then go home, and be confident you're not triggering the limit. They're reducing this limit, which means no more trip to the pub.