Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Provides non-domestic rates relief for hereditaments that consist wholly or mainly of public lavatories.
• Applies to public lavatories in England and Wales.
• Aims to support the provision and ongoing operation of public toilet facilities by reducing running costs.
• The measure is Lords-originating and is at the second reading stage in the Lords (as of 2019).
• Official papers accompanying the bill include Amendment Papers, Library Notes, a Delegated Powers Memorandum and Explanatory Notes.

Progress

The bill has had its first and second readings in the Lords in June and July 2019 and is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords.