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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Brighton councillor calls for tourist tax powers for England’s local governments

A Brighton council leader has called for tourist tax powers to be given to local authorities so councils can “reinvest” in cities under pressure from high visitor numbers.

Labour Brighton & Hove councillor Bella Sankey made a case for granting tourist levy powers at the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool in late September.

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