We want to sustain ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s status as one of the world's greatest cultural and heritage cities. We are introducing the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Visitor Levy to sustain, support and develop
- public services, programmes and infrastructure that provide an enjoyable and safe visitor and resident experience
- ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s culture, heritage and events, making sure the city remains world-leading and competitively attractive to visitors as well as residents
- the city's visitor economy by
- fostering innovation in response to environmental and societal challenges
- enhancing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s global reputation
- while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.
Read our news story: Council agrees first round of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Visitor Levy spend (12 February 2026)