Fife Council has taken the first step to considering launching a tourist tax in the Kingdom - but any levy could still be ...

The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 allows local councils to charge a percentage rate on accommodation within the scheme’s area. There is flexibility over whether the charge applies to all or part of ...

The local council has begun discussions on the tax, though it could be years before it actually comes into operation.

The biggest council tax hikes in decades come into effect from Tuesday. Falkirk’s 15.6% council tax hike is the highest in ...

Residents across Scotland have seen council tax hikes of up to 15.6 per cent - but Cosla is still to negotiate 2025 pay rates ...

Fife Council has taken the first step to considering launching a tourist tax - but any levy could still be several years away. The local authority’s cabinet committee has agreed to start discussions ...

Fife Council has agreed to investigate the possibility of introducing a visitor levy for Fife. The council will consult with communities and businesses over the next few months. Early research shows ...

Fife council has confirmed that it will raise council tax by 8.2 per cent. The local authority met at 10am on Thursday morning to vote on next year's budget and the tax increase. The hike means it is ...

It comes as the country faces the biggest council tax increases in 20 years after the nationwide freeze came to an end.