Plans for a tourist tax in Southwark have progressed after the local council's agreement. The tax could generate over 2 million from the 6,000 hotel and hostel bedrooms in the borough. The revenue is intended for community safety and maintaining local attractions such as London Bridge and the Tate Modern. This initiative follows a similar motion passed by Brent Council, which aims to address the challenges posed by tourism. The proposal began as a voluntary fee suggested by the Liberal Democrats, which was later amended to obtain support from the Labour group.
Southwark's plans for a tourist tax could generate over 2 million in revenue, aimed at funding community safety measures and maintaining local attractions.
The local council's agreement follows a similar initiative by Brent Council and would help alleviate the financial burden on council taxpayers.
With 6,000 hotel and hostel bedrooms in Southwark, the implementation of a visitor levy aims to ease the impact on local infrastructure caused by tourism.
The proposal, initially a voluntary fee suggested by the Liberal Democrats, has shifted to an amendment supported by both the Lib Dem and Labour groups.
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