Title

FINANCE

Wales to consider bringing in tourism tax

A consultation on allowing councils in Wales to launch new tourism taxes will be launched later this year.

A consultation on allowing councils in Wales to launch new tourism taxes will be launched later this year.

Welsh minister for finance and local government, Rebecca Evans, said: 'The introduction and subsequent use of such a levy would enable destinations in Wales to be enjoyed for generations to come and encourage a more sustainable approach to tourism.

'The levy would be proportionate by design and powers to raise the levy would be discretionary for local authorities.

'This would enable decisions to be taken locally, according to the needs of our communities.'

The Local Government Association has previously called for councils in England to be able to pilot a local tourism levy.

FINANCE

Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line

By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give English strategic mayors the power to introduce a tourism tax.

FINANCE

Neighbourhood watch

By David Blackman | 20 February 2026

With the UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund expiring imminently, the launch of the Pride in Place programme has placed a renewed focus on neighbourhood regeneration...

FINANCE

Lessons in tourism levies

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin Ford looks at the story so far and what England can learn fro...

FINANCE

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government. The National Audit Office (NAO) and The MJ brought togethe...

Popular articles by Laura Sharman