Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment

Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy

The Visitor Levy Bill will give local authorities a discretionary power to apply a visitor levy on overnight visitor stays in accommodation in all or parts of their area. This will be a discretionary power, for a local authority to use if it chooses to do so for all or part of their area. The proceeds raised from a VL will be able to be used for developing, supporting and sustaining facilities and services which are substantially for or used by those visiting the area for leisure purposes.

Directorate: Local Government and Housing

Division: Local Government and Analytical Services

Team: Visitor Levy Bill Team