Written questions

Gyms and Leisure: Business Rates

Commons · Question 9277 · Tabled 11 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the fitness and leisure sector on business rates policy.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 17 Jun 2026

At the Budget, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. The Government has introduced...