There’s still time to have your say on Falkirk’s Draft Visitor Levy Scheme
Residents, visitors, businesses, accommodation providers and community groups still have time to share their views on the Draft Visitor Levy Scheme for the Falkirk Council area.
The consultation, which remains open until 25 November 2026, will help inform a future decision on whether a visitor levy should be introduced and if so, how it should operate. No final decision has been made.
A visitor levy is a charge on overnight stays in paid accommodation. Under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, councils can choose whether to introduce a levy, with any money raised invested in services, facilities and infrastructure that benefit visitors and local communities.
Earlier this year, the Council gathered initial views on the possibility of introducing a visitor levy. Feedback from this early engagement helped inform the draft scheme that is now open for consultation.
The consultation asks for views on:
- where a visitor levy should apply
- when the levy should apply
- the proposed levy rate
- possible exemptions
- how the levy would be collected
- how any money raised should be used
- whether a visitor levy should be introduced in the Falkirk Council area.
People can answer as many or as few questions as they choose. Responses will help the Council understand the potential impacts, practical issues and local priorities before it makes a decision.
Councillor Paul Garner, Acting Leader of Falkirk Council, said:
A visitor levy could generate income to support services and facilities across the Falkirk area, but no decision has been made.
“We want to hear a wide range of views on the proposed scheme, so I would encourage people to take part in the consultation before it closes.
An independent analysis of the consultation responses and an impact assessment will then be published. The Council is expected to consider these in January 2027 when deciding whether to introduce a scheme.
The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Anyone who would like a paper copy, needs the information in an alternative format or requires help to take part can email visitorlevy@falkirk.gov.uk