Source · Scottish Parliament Committees · Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Recommendation
Setting a fixed amount of levy
Recommendation · verbatim
The Committee is supportive of the inclusion of options for local authorities to vary the application of a levy based on a fixed amount. These will allow local authorities to adapt to local needs and circumstances, as well as support a progressive element to the operation of the levy. This will protect budget accommodation, support rural and island economies, and avoid disproportionate impacts on lower-income visitors.
Source
Committee
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Report
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee report on Stage 1 of the Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
SP Paper 1001
11 Feb 2026
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.6 yr
Report published
11 Feb 2026