Brent Council is considering a visitor levy for hotel and short-stay guests to address challenges from concerts at Wembley Stadium. This new tax aims to fund improvements and transform Wembley into a world-class cultural destination. With millions attending events annually, the levy could provide a vital funding source for local services. Councillors note both economic benefits and challenges such as noise and congestion from events. The council sees potential in following successful models from other UK cities like Manchester and Edinburgh for funding enhancements in the borough.
Brent Council plans to introduce a visitor levy to tackle challenges created by events at Wembley Stadium, aiming to enhance local infrastructure in the borough.
A proposed 'visitor levy' on hotels in Brent could provide funding to improve parks and municipal services, addressing issues like noise, congestion, and waste.
With nearly three million attendees at Wembley in 2024, the visitor levy could unlock a vital funding source, transforming Wembley into a world-class cultural destination.
Councillor Mary Mitchell highlighted the success of similar tourist taxes in cities like Manchester and Edinburgh, which have significantly benefited local economies and services.
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