This buzzy south London neighbourhood is planning a 'tourist tax'

"In recent years some of London's busiest tourist hotspots have been calling out for measures to capitalise on visitors and make things better for local residents. One such thing proposed to raise vital funds for local authorities is a tourist levy, which has been considered by the likes of Mayor of London Sadiq Khan (back in 2024) and northwest London borough Brent."

"Lambeth includes Brixton, Clapham, Vauxhall, Streatham and Norwood, which may seem like mainly neighbourhood areas, but this borough is also home to some major attractions including the London Eye, the National Theatre and the Southbank Centre. The South Bank attracts tens of millions of people each year, with around 200,000 nighttime visitors every weekend. In a petition, Lambeth Labour said:"

Lambeth council is proposing an overnight levy on accommodation such as short-term lets and hotels to generate funds for the borough. Similar tourist levies have been considered by the Mayor of London and other boroughs, and implemented in cities including Liverpool, Edinburgh and Manchester, with Manchester raising £2.8m in its first year. Lambeth contains major attractions like the London Eye, National Theatre and Southbank Centre, which draw tens of millions annually and around 200,000 nighttime visitors each weekend. The proposed 'Love Lambeth Levy' would fund street cleaning, upkeep and promotion, while some local businesses warn the charge could harm trade.

Read at Time Out London