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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Business rates review for pubs and hotels a step forward but wider root and branch review needed

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a Government review into pub and hotel business rates valuations but renewed its call for a full root and branch review, to include manufacturing and smaller businesses, as well as the full hospitality sector. The Treasury's independent review and Call for Evidence into the valuation methodology for pubs and hotels follows an announcement in July of an additional 20% cut to business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues, taking effect from […]

24 August 2026 8

Borough Wide

20% business rates cut for pubs and clubs welcomed by Chamber

The East Midlands Chamber has said a 20% cut in business rates for pubs and clubs is a ‘significant step forward’ but renewed its call for support for the wider hospitality sector, across manufacturing and small businesses, as part of a full root and branch review. The cut, announced by the Prime Minister, will be applied to business rates from April 2027 and follows a 15% cut announced by the former Chancellor earlier in 2026. East Midlands Chamber Director of […]

23 July 2026 8

Ilkeston

Residents prepare court challenge after approval for late-night music at Ilkeston pub

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Residents are preparing a court challenge after late-night music at a Derbyshire pub was approved , despite a firm ban from the owner on “horrific, caterwauling” karaoke. An Erewash Borough Council licensing hearing on Thursday, April 2nd saw councillors part-approve an application to extend hours for live and recorded music at The General Havelock pub in Stanton Road, Ilkeston. The venue is already able to serve alcohol until midnight every day of […]

2 April 2026 20

The Market Inn pub in Ilkeston Marketplace. Image from Google.

Borough Wide

Family of man murdered by intoxicated pub customer share disappointment over venue’s late alcohol sales permit

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The mother and girlfriend of a man murdered outside a Derbyshire pub have shared their disappointment at the venue being allowed to serve alcohol to 2am once again. Loraine Wilson and Lauren Colton spoke out after officials on Erewash Borough Council allowed the Market Inn pub and Shakers Bar in Ilkeston Market Place to return to 2am alcohol sales despite pleas for current restrictions to remain in place. Last summer, the council, […]

23 March 2026 42

Ilkeston

Ilkeston pub linked to incidents and deaths, set to regain late night alcohol licence after previous restriction

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire pub linked to dozens of incidents of crime and disorder, including two deaths, looks set to be allowed to sell alcohol until 2am, months after being restricted. An Erewash Borough Council licensing hearing is due to take place on Thursday, March 19th, into plans from the Market Inn, in Ilkeston Market Place, to sell alcohol until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. This comes after the venue faced a full licensing […]

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Business rates review for pubs and hotels a step forward but wider root and branch review needed

20% business rates cut for pubs and clubs welcomed by Chamber

Residents prepare court challenge after approval for late-night music at Ilkeston pub

Family of man murdered by intoxicated pub customer share disappointment over venue’s late alcohol sales permit

Ilkeston pub linked to incidents and deaths, set to regain late night alcohol licence after previous restriction

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