Visitor Levy
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate has been made of the value of the tourism levy by mayoral combined authority area.
Answered by Dan Tomlinson
The precise design and scope of the power for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy if they so choose is still under development.
The Government has published a consultation running until 18 February 2026, so that the public, businesses, and local government can shape the design of the power to introduce a levy that will be devolved to local leaders.
The impacts of the levy, including how much it will raise, will largely be determined by local decisions. Mayors will decide whether to introduce a levy and, if so, consult on specific proposals. We expect Mayors to engage constructively with businesses and their communities to hear their concerns. This will inform their decisions regarding whether and how a levy will be applied and how any revenue is raised. Giving this power to local leaders who best understand their region enables them to tailor it to growing their local economies.
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