Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36222218)

apparently not going to be implemented in Lincolnshire so the local economy should benefit from the extra trade


Greater Lincolnshire Mayor rules out tourism tax in the region

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/n...s-out-11151852

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36222231)

Yeah, it's sensible that local areas can decide. Those who want to invite more visitors can choose not to implement it. Whereas I don't think anyone planning a holiday to London will be put off because of the tax.

Thinking about it, somewhere like Cornwall might really appreciate the income from the legions of visitors they're getting. It's not the most populated region of the UK so it's probably quite a mismatch between the number of people paying for local services vs those actually using them.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36222231)

Yeah, it's sensible that local areas can decide. Those who want to invite more visitors can choose not to implement it. Whereas I don't think anyone planning a holiday to London will be put off because of the tax.

Thinking about it, somewhere like Cornwall might really appreciate the income from the legions of visitors they're getting. It's not the most populated region of the UK so it's probably quite a mismatch between the number of people paying for local services vs those actually using them.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36222233)

One small flaw in her otherwise cunning plan…

It’s Lincolnshire…

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That’s a bit nuanced for this discussion…;)

Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36222236)

Define "local area". Eg in the context of London.
They're (supposedly) not going to be allowed to spend it on whatever they want, so what would Cornwall spend it on?
Whatever way you look at it, it sucks yet more money out of people's pockets.

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36222237)

I thought 'Greater Lincolnshire' encompassed the lot, and you'd be surprised at how much 'nuance' an old addled brain can detect. ;)

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36222239)

Greater Lincolnshire - the delights of Skegness, Cleethorpes, Scunthorpe, Spalding, Louth, Mablethorpe, and not forgetting Sludge, sorry, Sleaford…

What’s not to like…

There’s a huge difference in detecting nuance and appreciating it… ;)

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36222240)

How comes Scunthorpe doesn't trigger the swear filter anymore, I thought Scunthorpe alone was enough without it having to look for words within words

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36222259)

Pretty sure I will never plan a holiday in London, tax or no tax. :)

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36222260)

Fair enough, but the 22 million people who did will now be paying a few quid a night. Every little helps.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36223127)

Triple lock gone in 2030 with the money going to a National Care Service instead

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36223133)

Yes, I imagine there will need to be tax rises or an additional insurance scheme. But the triple lock will pay for some of it.,

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36223140)

Oh I'm sure it will . . although there's a possibility some pensioners would then fall below the threshold - even by a penny - and gladly take advantage of all the free stuff then available to them ;)