https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/holidaytax/Recent content in holidaytax on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-council-rejects-proposal-for-holiday-tax-on-tourists/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-council-rejects-proposal-for-holiday-tax-on-tourists/Somerset Council has firmly ruled out the introduction of a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, following concerns raised by Conservative councillors about the potential economic impact. The Labour government recently held a consultation on granting mayoral strategic authorities in England the power to impose “local overnight visitor levies.” This levy would enable local councils to charge visitors an additional fee for overnight stays, intended to fund local services. The consultation concluded on February 18, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is currently reviewing the feedback before any formal proposals reach Parliament.