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Today our chair Cllr @clairekholland spoke @APPGforLondon to highlight the crucial role boroughs play supporting tourism in the capital. Cllr Holland also discussed the overnight visitor levy and why we are making the case to #KeepTheLevyLocal

"The levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism and the wider economy  – depending on how it is designed and how the revenue is reinvested." Our chair, Cllr @clairekholland, writes for @themjcouk on the overnight visitor levy. #KeepTheLevyLocal themj.co.uk/overnight-visi…

The introduction of an overnight visitor levy will be an important opportunity to boost resources for the key local services that sustain tourism and drive growth. This is why we say #KeepTheLevyLocal bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Severe pressures on borough budgets mean a growing number rely on the government's Exceptional Financial Support scheme - but this is not a sustainable solution. As we told @themjcouk, "the scale of the problem points to the need for structural reform". themj.co.uk/counting-cost-…

🎒 London's new School Uniform Reuse Network is live! Swap shops, pre-loved sales and real savings for families — while cutting clothing waste across the capital. ♻️ New legislation coming Sept 2026 means now's the time for schools to get on board. 👉 schooluniformreusenetwork.org.uk

📣 ‘London’s Calling: Unlocking Productivity in the Capital’📣 A message from our Co-Chairs @FloEshalomi, @KulveerRanger and @munirawilson announcing our new Inquiry. Read our call for evidence here: londoncouncils.gov.uk/londons-callin…

Tourism brings jobs and growth, but also pressure on local services. An overnight visitor levy can help ensure our communities who host millions of visitors each year see the benefits. It's why we’re backing @londoncouncils' #KeepTheLevyLocal campaign 👇 news.camden.gov.uk/camden-backs-k…

The introduction of an overnight visitor levy will be a crucial opportunity to raise much-needed funding for the local services that sustain tourism and drive growth across the capital. Our message is clear: #KeepTheLevyLocal 👇 mylondon.news/news/zone-1-ne…

Standing with London boroughs in Parliament Square to support #KeepTheLevyLocal 📍🏛️ Keeping more of the visitor levy local means investing in services that support tourism, boost growth, and benefit our communities 💷✨

🏙️ London launches its new Infrastructure Framework! A long‑term plan with 51 priority projects to boost energy capacity, transport, digital connectivity & climate resilience across the capital. More 👇 publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/londo… @LDN_gov @LondonCouncils @TfL #LondonInfrastructure #UKGrowth #DigitalConnectivity #FutureLondon

Today we launched the London Infrastructure Framework. Jointly developed by @MayorofLondon and @londoncouncils, and developed around a shared vision for our city’s future, the LIF sets out the priority projects needed to unlock London’s growth in the long term.

Together with the @MayorofLondon and other key partners we have launched the London Infrastructure Framework to help drive growth across the capital. 👇 londoncouncils.gov.uk/news-and-press…

We are making the case for all visitor levy revenue raised in London to stay in the capital, and for boroughs to retain at least 50% of revenue raised in their area. Find out more here: londoncouncils.gov.uk/news-and-press…

An overnight visitor levy could raise much-needed funding for the local services that tourism relies on. There would be clear benefits to local residents, businesses, and visitors alike. But to make this happen, boroughs need a fair share of levy revenue. #KeepTheLevyLocal

Read our #KeepTheLevyLocal press release here: londoncouncils.gov.uk/news-and-press…

We are making the case for all visitor levy revenue raised in London to stay in the capital, and for boroughs to retain at least 50% of revenue raised in their area. This will bring much-needed investment to the local services that support tourism and boost economic growth.

As the government considers its next steps on the introduction of overnight visitor levies, we brought the #KeepTheLevyLocal campaign to Parliament!