Visitorlevy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation hospitality economy devolution

Conservative councillors in Somerset have recently faced criticism for allegedly misleading residents about a proposed “holiday tax” targeting local businesses. This notion stems from ongoing government consultations … Read More

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy hospitality

Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of misleading residents over a proposed “holiday tax” on local tourism businesses—a claim that doesn’t align with the council’s actual powers. The UK … Read More

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy politics

Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has … Read More

Saturday, April 11, 2026 somerset tourism holidaytax localgovernment visitorlevy hospitality economy council taxes business

Somerset Council has definitively ruled out implementing any form of “holiday tax” for the foreseeable future, responding to concerns from local Conservative councillors about the impact such a levy could have on … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax weston-super-mare northsomerset infrastructure economy mayor funding visitorlevy seaside

North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose … Read More