Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: that   the contents of the report be noted.   It be recommend that Council   a)          Approves the draft proposal for a visitor levy outlined in Appendix A and to proceed to consult on that proposal; b)          Delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, to take all necessary steps required by legislation to be undertaken by the authority prior to adopting the levy, including finalising arrangements for the consultation exercise; and c)          To note that following the consultation exercise, a further report will return to Cabinet and Council in March for final decision as to whether to proceed to adopt the proposed levy.