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Introduce interim “pub cap” and a full review of the business rate system
Closed
1,495 signatures
What the petition asks
Pubs in St Albans and parts of England have been hit with extortionate business rate increases due to property values increasing over the past decade. We believe there needs to be a fundamental review on the business rate system to stop pubs disappearing from our villages, towns and cities.
We are calling for an immediate interim "Pub Cap" limiting increases in rates bills to 12.5% in England (currently operating in Scotland) and a fundamental review of the whole system to ensure that pubs can survive and this British community asset will not be lost forever.
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,495
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Oct 2017
Closed
17 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.