South Oxfordshire District Council approves motion to protect local pubs, advocating for tax reduction and hospitality relief.
The South Oxfordshire District Council has approved a motion to safeguard local pubs, advocating for reduced taxes on pub sales and an extension of hospitality business rates relief. The council plans to review pub licensing policies to better support smaller establishments and prevent conversions without community backing. The council leader will appeal to the Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister for government support amid rising pub closures in the UK.
October 26, 2024
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