The head of Perthshire Chamber of Commerce has written to Perth and Kinross candidates ahead of this week’s council elections asking them to oppose the introduction of new taxes or levies on local businesses if elected.
The ‘Restore, Recover and Reform’ pledge urges potential representatives to commit to “pro-business and pro-enterprise policies” as business owners face “rising cost pressures” and “recruitment issues”.
This includes speaking out against the Workplace Parking Levy - which allows councils to decide whether to impose an annual tax on car parking spaces that are provided by employers - and low-emission zones Commuter Tax, as well as supporting the “long-overdue” reform of business rates.
