A council said it does not intend to introduce a tourism tax after the Welsh Government launched a consultation on the contentious issue. The leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that there are no plans to introduce a tourism tax in the county when asked about the Welsh Government's proposal to allow local authorities to introduce a visitor levy.
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on the proposed levy, which would be a small charge paid by people staying overnight in accommodation in Wales. When asked about the levy and whether or not it is something the Vale of Glamorgan Council would consider, council leader, Cllr Lis Burnett, said: “The Council has no plans to introduce a tourism levy in the Vale of Glamorgan.
"We understand that the proposal is to give discretion to councils as to whether they do and we are not minded to at the moment.” It is hoped that the money raised through a tourism tax can be re-invested in the improvement of the area where it is levied. This investment could be in keeping the beaches and pavements clean, or in the maintenance of local parks, toilets and footpaths.
