Mayor of the East Midlands speaks out on business rates for the pub industry

The Mayor of the East Midlands has welcomed the Government taking another look at business rates for the pub industry.

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: "I am pleased to see the Government is looking again at the business rates for the pub industry, many of which are facing rate increases in the tens of thousands of pounds. This must be done quickly to give the industry reassurance and certainty that they can continue to operate. 

"Pubs are not just a place for a pint – they are community hubs, alleviating social isolation and often the heartbeat of their communities.  I do not want to see pubs closing because of increasing costs, so I urge the Government to move at pace.

“I will be pushing for the Government to go further and look at the impact business rate changes are having on the wider hospitality industry, such as hotels. I have made the Visitor Economy a key area for regional economic growth and will do all I can to help the hospitality flourish in the East Midlands.” 

Notes to editors

Mayor Claire Ward is available for phone and online interviews on this matter today and brief interviews tomorrow morning. She is available for filmed, in-person interviews in Nottingham tomorrow (Saturday, 10 January) afternoon.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), led by the Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, is working to unlock the region’s full potential, driving sustainable economic growth, creating high-quality jobs, and building a stronger, fairer, and greener future for everyone across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. 

With a shared vision to make the East Midlands the best place to live, work, and stay, EMCCA is focused on improving health and wellbeing, strengthening skills and education, protecting and enhancing the environment, connecting communities, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality homes. 

Together, EMCCA and the Mayor are shaping a more prosperous, inclusive, and resilient East Midlands, a place where every community can thrive. 

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EMCCA

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