The purpose of this report is to inform the
North Yorkshire Council response to the Government consultation on
National Visitor Levy, which closes on 18 February 2026. The
decision required will be to agree the content of the consultation
response.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026
Decision due: 17 Feb 2026 by Executive Member for Open to Business
Lead member: Executive Member for Open to Business
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Tony Watson, Head of Tourism Email: tony.watson@northyorks.gov.uk Email: tony.watson@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The survey has been publicised to relevant
stakeholders via a variety of methods including eg direct email,
sector newsletters, social media. It has been distributed by other
agencies and partners including the National Park Authorities, via
Business North Yorkshire and through other stakeholder groups. We
envisage having over 300 responses by the deadline.
Consultees
The Council is running an online survey
between 04 Jan 26 – 26 Jan 2026 to seek views and feedback
from North Yorkshire businesses and organisations involved in the
visitor economy, on the Government’s consultation relating to
a potential National Visitor Levy. The results of this survey will
be analysed and will form part of the decision report.