A Visitor Levy for the Falkirk Council Area?

Falkirk Council would like to hear your views about the possibility of introducing a Visitor Levy in the Falkirk area.

A new law passed by the Scottish Parliament in May 2024 allows councils to charge a percentage on paid overnight stays. More recently, a Visitor Levy (Amendment) Bill has been published, which proposes giving councils additional powers to set the levy as a fixed amount. It is expected this will be debated and decided by the end of March 2026. Any money raised would be used to support and improve services and facilities that are largely used by visitors.

Before any decision is made, the Council wants to understand what local people, businesses, and visitors think about a potential Visitor Levy for Falkirk.

This short survey is part of an early engagement process. Your feedback will help shape a draft proposal for a Visitor Levy, which would then be shared for full public consultation at a later stage. The decision on whether to introduce a Visitor Levy or not will be taken towards the end of 2026.

All views will be considered carefully before any decision is made about whether a Visitor Levy is right for Falkirk — and, if so, how it might work.

We will keep you informed at each stage of the process.