Northumberland County Council is said to be keeping a close eye on the progress of a new bill that could bring a significant financial boost to the county by increasing tax on second homes.
The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill would allow the council to charge up to an extra 100% council tax on holiday homes.
With 3,502 properties in Northumberland classed as second homes according to the council, a 100% rise could bring in an additional £6.5m in income to the authority's coffers.
