Active Announced in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026. 72 events
Threads / Overnight Visitor Levy Bill / Timeline
Lifecycle stage Implementation
74 days in stage

Overnight Visitor Levy Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill to give local areas powers connected to overnight visitor levies, supporting local investment and tourism management.

Log in for AI briefing
Showing all 72 signals
Sort Latest first Oldest first
Family
Signal
Year
Body
Role

2026

59 events
15 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Overnight Visitor Levy consultation

Why linked: Closed consultation on design of overnight visitor levy, explicitly scoped to visitor levies on overnight stays; foundational pre-legislative engagement document

Summary This consultation seeks views on the design of a new Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England. Scope of this consultation: The government is giving Mayoral Strategic Authorities in England the power to create local …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names 'Overnight Visitor Levy Bill' in legislative programme; core source document for the thread

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 May 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked commitment

King's Speech announces Overnight Visitor Levy Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Overnight Visitor Levy Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to give local areas powers connected to overnight visitor levies, supporting local investment and tourism management.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of a visitor levy on the number of young people employed in hospitality.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on impact assessment of visitor levy introduction; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of a visitor levy on the number of young people employed in hospitality.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
23 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the evidence they commissioned prior to launching a consultation on introducing an overnight levy included an international comparison of VAT levels on hospitality.

Why linked: Written question on evidence commissioned prior to visitor levy consultation launch, directly relevant to policy development scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the evidence they commissioned prior to launching a consultation on introducing an overnight levy included an international comparison of VAT levels on hospitality.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
23 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on (a) employment in the hospitality and tourism sector, (b) regional growth and (c) tax receipts, including (

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on impact assessment of overnight visitor levy on hospitality employment; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on (a) employment in the hospitality and tourism sector, (b) regional growth and (c) tax receipts, including …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
23 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken modelling of the potential impact of introducing an overnight visitor levy on the economy in terms of a) jobs, b) GDP, c) sectoral investment and d) net tax benefit.

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on economic modelling of overnight visitor levy impact; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken modelling of the potential impact of introducing an overnight visitor levy on the economy in terms of a) jobs, b) GDP, c) sectoral investment and d) net tax …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
23 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken modelling of the potential impact of introducing an overnight visitor levy on tourism demand in terms of a) number of nights stayed by domestic and international visitors, b) nu

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on modelling overnight visitor levy impact on tourism demand; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken modelling of the potential impact of introducing an overnight visitor levy on tourism demand in terms of a) number of nights stayed by domestic and international visitors, b) …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
23 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken modelling on the potential impact of introducing an overnight visitor levy on a) high street footfall, b) numbers of empty shops and c) social mobility.

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on overnight visitor levy impact on high street footfall; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken modelling on the potential impact of introducing an overnight visitor levy on a) high street footfall, b) numbers of empty shops and c) social mobility.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
22 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what consideration he has given to the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on (a) job opportunities and vacancies, (b) job losses and (c) high street footfall in (i) cit

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on consideration of planned visitor levy impact on jobs and opportunities; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what consideration he has given to the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on (a) job opportunities and vacancies, (b) job losses and (c) high street footfall …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
22 Apr 2026 | Written question Wales Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

Why linked: Written question to Secretary of State for Wales on discussions with Welsh Government on planned visitor levy impact on Welsh economy; devolved administration implications within scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has (a) undertaken and (b) commissioned an impact assessment on the potential effects of introducing an overnight visitor levy on the hospitality and tourism industry.

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on impact assessment of overnight visitor levy effects; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has (a) undertaken and (b) commissioned an impact assessment on the potential effects of introducing an overnight visitor levy on the hospitality and tourism industry.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken research on the social and economic value of the hospitality and tourism industry for communities; and the potential impact of a visitor levy on communities.

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on research into social and economic value of hospitality and tourism industry; contextual evidence base for overnight visitor levy policy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has undertaken research on the social and economic value of the hospitality and tourism industry for communities; and the potential impact of a visitor levy on communities.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has undertaken modelling and future proofing of the Government’s target to reach 50 million visitors by 2030 in the context of the proposal to introduce a visitor levy in England; and what assessment she

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on modelling of 50 million visitor target in context of overnight visitor levy; contextual government tourism policy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has undertaken modelling and future proofing of the Government’s target to reach 50 million visitors by 2030 in the context of the proposal to introduce a visitor levy in England; and …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with HM Treasury on the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on (a) the levels of domestic tourism and (b) small and medium enterprises i

Why linked: Written question to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on discussions with Treasury regarding overnight visitor levy impact; cross-departmental scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with HM Treasury on the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on (a) the levels of domestic tourism and (b) …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the overnight visitor levy on GDP generated by tourism in (a) the UK and (b) the Midlands.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG Secretary of State on economic impact assessment of overnight visitor levy on GDP; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny from responsible department

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the overnight visitor levy on GDP generated by tourism in (a) the UK and (b) the Midlands.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the number of tourism jobs in (a) the UK and (b) the Midlands.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG Secretary of State on overnight visitor levy impact on tourism numbers; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the number of tourism jobs in (a) the UK and (b) the Midlands.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the UK's tourism competitiveness compared with other countries.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG Secretary of State on overnight visitor levy impact on UK tourism competitiveness; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the overnight visitor levy on the UK's tourism competitiveness compared with other countries.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether revenues from the Overnight Visitor Levy will be subject to equalisation; and whether the Local Government Finance Settlement will assume that local authorities with powe

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on Overnight Visitor Levy revenue equalisation and Local Authority Finance provisions; directly relevant to bill mechanics

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether revenues from the Overnight Visitor Levy will be subject to equalisation; and whether the Local Government Finance Settlement will assume that local authorities with powe

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the overnight visitor levy will apply to (a) glamping and (b) camping sites at music festivals, such as Glastonbury.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on scope of overnight visitor levy application to glamping and camping; directly relevant to bill scope definition

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the overnight visitor levy will apply to (a) glamping and (b) camping sites at music festivals, such as Glastonbury.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
15 Apr 2026 | Memorandum Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 — Third Supplementary European Convention on Human Rights Memorandum from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Why linked: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 human rights memorandum, relevant if visitor levy powers included in this Act

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ 260414 Supplementary ECHR memo (No.3) (Lords Re…
13 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy in England on (a) coastal visitor economies with…

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on comparative assessment of overnight visitor levy impact on coastal visitor economies; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy in England on (a) coastal visitor economies with shorter average stays and lower average visitor spend and …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the annual administrative and compliance costs of an overnight visitor levy in England for small and independent…

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on administrative and compliance costs of overnight visitor levy; directly relevant implementation scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the annual administrative and compliance costs of an overnight visitor levy in England for small and independent accommodation providers, including guesthouses, bed and break

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a overnight visitor levy in England on levels of visitor spend in local high streets…

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on overnight visitor levy impact on local hospitality visitor spend; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a overnight visitor levy in England on levels of visitor spend in local high streets, hospitality businesses, and attractions in levy areas.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy in England on levels of displacement of overnight stays in levy…

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on overnight visitor levy impact on overnight displacement; directly relevant economic impact scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy in England on levels of displacement of overnight stays in levy areas to nearby non-levy areas; and whether …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
30 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assurances he can provide that National Parks and National Landscapes will be fully considered in any proposals for an overnight visitor accommodation levy.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on assurances regarding National Parks and National Landscapes in overnight visitor levy policy; scope definition scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assurances he can provide that National Parks and National Landscapes will be fully considered in any proposals for an overnight visitor accommodation levy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on a) the hospitality sector and b) levels of employment.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on potential impact of overnight visitor levy introduction; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on a) the hospitality sector and b) levels of employment.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
10 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what evidence his Department considered when determining whether to consult on the principle of introducing an overnight visitor levy.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on evidence considered when determining whether to consult on overnight visitor levy; directly relevant to policy development process

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what evidence his Department considered when determining whether to consult on the principle of introducing an overnight visitor levy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
4 Mar 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on the affordability of domestic holidays for UK families; and whether she plans to mitigate additional costs for lower income families.

Why linked: Written question to Chancellor on visitor levy impact on affordability of domestic holidays; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on the affordability of domestic holidays for UK families; and whether she plans to mitigate additional costs for lower income …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a visitor levy on visitor numbers to (a) England and (b) Essex.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on visitor levy impact on visitor numbers; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a visitor levy on visitor numbers to (a) England and (b) Essex.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on average visitor spending per trip.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on visitor levy impact on average visitor spending; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on average visitor spending per trip.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of of a visitor levy on the competitiveness of English destinations compared with European cities including Paris, Barcelona a

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on visitor levy impact on English competitiveness; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of of a visitor levy on the competitiveness of English destinations compared with European cities including Paris, Barcelona a

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the hospitality sector.

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG on visitor levy impact on SMEs; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the hospitality sector.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of implementing a visitor levy on the displacement of tourism activity to neighbouring areas without such a levy.

Why linked: Written question on visitor levy impact on displacement, directly relevant policy impact assessment scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of implementing a visitor levy on the displacement of tourism activity to neighbouring areas without such a levy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a visitor levy on the number of domestic tourists.

Why linked: Written question on visitor levy impact on domestic visitors and tourism numbers, directly relevant policy impact scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a visitor levy on the number of domestic tourists.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on (a) coastal areas and (b) rural communities.

Why linked: Written question on potential impact of visitor levy on coastal areas, directly relevant policy impact assessment scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on (a) coastal areas and (b) rural communities.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of revenue raised through a visitor levy will be retained locally.

Why linked: Written question on proportion of visitor levy revenue retained locally, directly on-topic parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of revenue raised through a visitor levy will be retained locally.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure revenue from a visitor levy is reinvested in local tourism infrastructure.

Why linked: Written question on ensuring visitor levy revenue reinvested in local tourism infrastructure, directly relevant implementation scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure revenue from a visitor levy is reinvested in local tourism infrastructure.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on school trips, business travel and major events.

Why linked: Written question on visitor levy impact on school trips and business travel, directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on school trips, business travel and major events.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is considering exemptions from a visitor levy for children, long-stay visitors and people travelling for medical purposes.

Why linked: Written question on exemptions from visitor levy (children, long-stay, people travelling for work), directly relevant policy design scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is considering exemptions from a visitor levy for children, long-stay visitors and people travelling for medical purposes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on attendance at major cultural and sporting events.

Why linked: Written question on visitor levy impact on cultural attendance, directly relevant policy impact assessment scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on attendance at major cultural and sporting events.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether local authorities that introduce a visitor levy would be permitted to repeal it later on.

Why linked: Written question on whether local authorities can repeal visitor levy, directly relevant to legal framework scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether local authorities that introduce a visitor levy would be permitted to repeal it later on.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to ensure that local communities are included in decisions to introduce visitor levies by the mayoral strategic authority.

Why linked: Written question on community inclusion in visitor levy decisions, directly relevant implementation and governance scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to ensure that local communities are included in decisions to introduce visitor levies by the mayoral strategic authority.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce mechanisms for cases where unitary authority council areas disagree with the decision by a mayoral strategic authority to introduce a visitor's levy

Why linked: Written question on mechanisms for unitary authority disagreement on visitor levy, potentially relevant to implementation framework

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce mechanisms for cases where unitary authority council areas disagree with the decision by a mayoral strategic authority to introduce a visitor's levy

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
2 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Scottish Visitor Levy local authority assessment regulations, devolved administration equivalent for implementation guidance reference

These Regulations make provision for the carrying out by local authorities of assessment of visitor levy payable, in accordance with section 45 of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 (“the 2024 Act”).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
2 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Visitor Levy (Reviews and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Scottish Visitor Levy reviews and appeals regulations, devolved administration equivalent for governance framework reference

These Regulations make provision in relation to the undertaking by local authorities of reviews of the matters falling within section 71 of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 (“the 2024 Act”). They also make provision in relation to the bringing …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Feb 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have benchmarked the UK’s overall tax burden on visitors against that of other major international tourism markets prior to considering the introduction of an overnight visitor levy.

Why linked: Written question on benchmarking UK visitor tax burden against international tourism markets; comparative policy context relevant to overnight visitor levy design

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have benchmarked the UK’s overall tax burden on visitors against that of other major international tourism markets prior to considering the introduction of an overnight visitor levy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Feb 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what comparative analysis they have undertaken of total visitor costs in the UK versus competitor destinations; and what assessment they have made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on the UK’s relative at

Why linked: Written question on comparative analysis of UK visitor costs versus competitor destinations; policy context for overnight visitor levy

To ask His Majesty's Government what comparative analysis they have undertaken of total visitor costs in the UK versus competitor destinations; and what assessment they have made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on the UK’s relative …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
25 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the proposed overnight visitor levy on the ability of lower income families to afford domestic holidays.

Why linked: Written question on overnight visitor levy impact on lower income family affordability of domestic holidays; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the proposed overnight visitor levy on the ability of lower income families to afford domestic holidays.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
25 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of an overnight visitor levy on small and independent businesses operating in the hospitality sector.

Why linked: Written question on overnight visitor levy impact on small and independent hospitality businesses; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of an overnight visitor levy on small and independent businesses operating in the hospitality sector.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
25 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to consult with hospitality and tourism businesses before introducing an overnight visitor levy; and what steps they will take to ensure that views of small and medium-sized enterprises are represented

Why linked: Written question on consultation plans with hospitality and tourism businesses before overnight visitor levy introduction; directly relevant to policy development process

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to consult with hospitality and tourism businesses before introducing an overnight visitor levy; and what steps they will take to ensure that views of small and medium-sized enterprises are represented

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
25 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on recruitment, hiring intentions and employment levels within the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Why linked: Written question on overnight visitor levy impact on hospitality recruitment and employment levels; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on recruitment, hiring intentions and employment levels within the hospitality and tourism sectors.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
25 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on rural and coastal businesses which rely heavily on domestic tourism.

Why linked: Written question on overnight visitor levy impact on rural and coastal businesses relying on domestic tourism; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on rural and coastal businesses which rely heavily on domestic tourism.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
25 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cumulative financial impact on hospitality businesses of an overnight visitor levy alongside existing cost pressures, including energy prices, wage growth, and taxation.

Why linked: Written question on cumulative financial impact of overnight visitor levy on hospitality businesses; directly relevant parliamentary scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cumulative financial impact on hospitality businesses of an overnight visitor levy alongside existing cost pressures, including energy prices, wage growth, and taxation.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
15 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: MHCLG SI on Council Tax Reduction Schemes signed by the Minister of State (Alison McGovern); used as evidence for the working-level MHCLG minister currently sponsoring local-taxation administration changes.

Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (“the 1992 Act”) requires each billing authority in England to make a scheme specifying the reductions which are to apply to amounts of council tax payable by persons, or classes of …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
15 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Visitor Levy (Interest on Unpaid Levy and Penalties) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Scottish Visitor Levy interest and penalties regulations, devolved administration equivalent for enforcement framework reference

These Regulations specify the rate of interest that applies to any unpaid visitor levy due under section 29 (payment of levy) and unpaid penalties imposed under Chapter 3 of Part 5 of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2025

6 events
16 Oct 2025 | Statutory Instrument Welsh Government linked direct

The Corporate Joint Committees (Amendment to the Local Government Act 2003) (Wales) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Welsh local-government finance amendment SI — adjacent devolved local-government finance machinery in the same statutory family as the visitor-levy regime.

Welsh local-government finance amendment SI — adjacent devolved local-government finance machinery in the same statutory family as the visitor-levy regime.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
14 Jul 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Tourism Levy

Why linked: Lords Chamber parliamentary debate on Tourism Levy (2025-07-14); substantive scrutiny directly on topic of overnight visitor levy policy

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
10 Jul 2025 | Impact assessment Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 — Impact Assessments: Regulatory Policy Impact assessment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Why linked: Impact Assessment from English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, likely contains visitor levy assessment if bill includes this power

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Regulatory Policy Impact assessment from the Mi…
29 Jan 2025 | Debate linked direct

Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the economy in Wales.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on discussions with Welsh Government on visitor levy impact on Wales economy, relevant to cross-devolved-administration implications

Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the economy in Wales. oral_question | Commons | Member: Blake Stephenson (Conservative)

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2024

2 events
11 Dec 2024 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Tourism Levy: Jobs

Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on Tourism Levy: Jobs (2024-12-11); substantive parliamentary scrutiny of overnight visitor levy policy

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
5 Sep 2024 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Scottish Visitor Levy Act 2024 Commencement Regulations, devolved administration equivalent for implementation model reference

These Regulations appoint 20 September 2024 as the day on which all of the provisions of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 (“the Act”) will come into force, other than Part 7 of the Act (which came into force on …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2023

2 events
6 Dec 2023 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Tourism Sector Visitor Levy

Why linked: 2023 Commons debate on tourism sector visitor levy, substantive parliamentary scrutiny of the policy

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2022

2 events
20 Sep 2022 | Consultation outcome Welsh Government linked direct

Discretionary visitor levy for local authorities

Why linked: 2022 consultation outcome on discretionary visitor levy for local authorities, foundational policy development document

We want your views on proposals to provide discretionary powers for local authorities to apply a visitor levy in their areas.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Summary of responses , file type: PDF, file siz…
+5 more
↓ Consultation document , HTML ↓ Partial regulatory impact assessment (PRIA) , file type: PD… ↓ Compendium of visitor and visitor accommodation provider da… ↓ Community and youth version , file type: PDF, file size: 2 … ↓ Easy read version , file type: PDF, file size: 2 MB

2021

1 event
14 Sep 2021 | Research Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport evidence

Independent review of destination management organisations (DMOs)

Why linked: Filled the "Tourism strategy and destination management frameworks" gap via web research

An independent review to examine and assess the role, structure and performance of destination management organisations (DMOs) across England.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The de Bois Review: an independent review of de… (84pp)
+2 more
↓ DMO review: analysis of written consultation responses (21pp) ↓ Terms of reference