Group led by Steve Rotheram says introducing local tourism tax would empower regional growth
A coalition of mayors from across England are urging the government to allow local authorities to bring in a Barcelona-style visitor levy to generate income from tourism.
The group, led by the Liverpool city region mayor, Steve Rotheram, argues that a visitor levy would unlock vital funding for tourism and cultural infrastructure, empower regional growth and reduce dependence on central government funding.
Group led by Steve Rotheram says introducing local tourism tax would empower regional growthA coalition of mayors from across England are urging the government to allow local authorities to bring in a Barcelona-style visitor levy to generate income from tourism.The group, led by the Liverpool city region mayor, Steve Rotheram, argues that a visitor levy would unlock vital funding for tourism and cultural infrastructure, empower regional growth and reduce dependence on central government funding. Continue reading… England, UK news, Tax and spending, Liverpool, Manchester, Steve Rotheram, Politics, Rachel Reeves, Lisa Nandy, Andy Burnham, Sadiq Khan Business | The Guardian
