We welcome the Government’s decision to extend business rates relief for grassroots music venues until the end of the 24/25 billing year. However, while we understand that the conventions around Budget announcements are well-established, this continued uncertainty creates a new cliff-edge for the already precarious grassroots music sector. We recommend that Government should ensure that any future fiscal policy decisions relating to grassroots music venues gives venues certainty and long- term security. If the Treasury intends to end business rates relief for GMVs, the reduction in relief should be tapered in order to avoid an immediate shock to the sector. (Paragraph 64) Public funding