Minehead Butlin's Director Warns 'Tourist Tax' Will Harm Working Families Saturday, May 16, 2026 tourism tax butlins minehead hospitality government levy families economy uk The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has criticized the UK government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it could significantly impact working families. Announced during the King’s … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Caution on Proposed Tourism Tax Amid Economic Concerns Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy livelihood levy hospitality localgovernment devolution consultation A Liberal Democrat MP representing Tiverton and Minehead in Somerset has urged the government to carefully reconsider plans for a new ‘tourism tax.’ The Labour government’s recent consultation on permitting … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Careful Consideration Before Implementing Tourism Tax Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy hospitality levy devolution localgovernment employment visitor A Somerset MP has urged the government to carefully reconsider any plans to introduce a ‘tourism tax’ that would impose additional fees on overnight visitors. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, … Read More
Potential Tourist Tax Proposed for Weston-super-Mare Amid Financial Pressures Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax northsomerset westonsupermare budget infrastructure visitoreconomy localgovernment metromayor levy North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Edges Closer Following Government Backing Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax levy infrastructure visitor-economy christmas-market local-government heritage sustainability Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement has empowered local leaders with new authority. Renowned for its stunning Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths, and a … Read More
Bristol Considers Ticket Levy to Support Struggling Grassroots Music Venues Saturday, September 27, 2025 bristol music venues levy concerts grassroots funding culture livemusic community Bristol City Council is exploring the introduction of a one per cent levy on every gig ticket sold in the city to help sustain grassroots music venues that are facing financial hardship. This proposed gig levy, similar to a … Read More