Residents asked about potential Falkirk visitor levy

People across Falkirk are being asked for their views on a visitor levy in the area.

A Falkirk Council consultation closes today.

The local authority says the levy could help support tourism, and improve local services.

A 3% year-round visitor levy is to be introduced across Stirling next year.

Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council, said:

"A visitor levy offers the opportunity for the Council to gather income on behalf of residents that can be invested in the local area to improve services and facilities used by visitors and residents. This includes maintaining parks and paths, improving signage and wayfinding, and enhancing our visitor transport, connectivity, culture and events.

“However, this is also a new piece of legislation and before any decisions are made, we want to fully understand what local people and businesses think about the idea of a visitor levy in the Falkirk area.

“This survey is an early stage of engagement and will help shape any draft proposal that may be developed. If the work progresses as planned, we would bring forward a draft scheme for full public consultation at a later stage."