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Councillors will vote on much-debated plans to introduce a so-called ‘tourist tax’ in Stirling tomorrow. ‌

The introduction of visitor levies has been an area of debate all over Scotland, with a leading tourism trade body urging Stirling Council to hold off on the plans to avoid causing confusion for local venues. ‌

Under new powers granted by the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, the draft scheme proposed a five per cent levy on overnight stays across visitor accommodation within the Stirling Council area, which chiefs are now recommending is set at three per cent. ‌

A year-long period of consultation was launched last December.

In documents submitted ahead of a full council meeting tomorrow (December 11), council chiefs have proposed changes - including a reduction

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