Call for Brecon eateries to apply for business rates relief
Powys County Council is urging food and drink businesses in the county to take advantage of a rate relief scheme that could reduce their business rates for the current financial year.
The Business Rates Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief scheme for 2026/27 offers a 15 per cent discount on business rate bills for eligible businesses.
Jane Thomas, the council’s director for corporate services, said: "It continues to be a difficult time for businesses in the food and drink hospitality sector.
"This scheme supports businesses in these sectors so I would urge those who are eligible for this discount to apply for it as soon as possible."
The Welsh Government has allocated £197,000 to the council for the scheme, and up to 200 businesses in Powys could benefit from the relief.
The scheme covers pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, and live music venues.
A maximum relief cap of £110,000 applies across all business properties.
The scheme will remain open until March 31, 2027, but businesses must apply to receive the discount.
More information, including eligibility criteria and the application form, is available by searching online for "Business Rates Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief 2026/2027" at www.powys.gov.uk.
