Overnight Visitor Levy consultation

Closes 18 Feb 2026

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Transparency and accountability

The following questions relate to Chapter 6.

17. Do you agree that a formal consultation process conducted by Mayors and, if powers are extended to them, Foundation Strategic Authorities should be required before a levy is introduced and that this approach is proportionate?
18. Do you agree with the proposed components of the prospectus?
19. Do you think that the proposed length of the notice period of 12 months is appropriate?
20. Do you agree that introduction of a levy, and any subsequent changes to the core elements of a levy, should be subject to the relevant statutory Mayoral budget voting process in MSAs?
21. If Foundation Strategic Authorities have powers to introduce a visitor levy, do you agree that a simple majority council vote should be required ahead of consultation on a levy, ahead of implementation and this be repeated ahead of any changes to the core elements of a levy? Is this approach fair and proportionate?
22. If Foundation Strategic Authorities have powers to introduce a visitor levy, what are your views on the consent mechanism in Foundation Strategic Authorities where a levy is applied to a smaller area within the Foundation Strategic Authorities’ geography?
23. What further or different governance and accountability mechanisms are needed in Foundation Strategic Authorities, Mayoral Strategic Authorities or the Greater London Authority?
24. Do you agree with the proposed approach to reporting, and should any further accountability mechanisms be considered?