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ArfonJones's avatar

The debates within our local authorities will be interesting as there will be some councils where a high number of members will have a personal AND prejudicial interest and shouldn't partake in any debate or vote on the matter but will they. I suspect that monitoring officers in the tourist areas will be very busy as will Ombudsman Wales. There will be a lots of fallouts and resignations over this I suspect.

Welsh Government should have introduced it directly and not let omnicompetent councils anywhere near it.

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Karen Scofield's avatar

I'm here in the USA and it's fascinating to see that Greed has no boundaries. Thank You for your post this morning ☕ and will reStack ASAP 💯👍

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Adrienne's avatar

This is not greed. Some parts of Wales are overwhelmed by tourism. Tourists use the facilities provided by local councils. Would you call someone who is poor 'greedy' for wanting a rise in their income? Wales is not a rich country. It is not greedy to expect people to make a contribution for the provision of services which are currently paid for by people who live in the area.

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ArfonJones's avatar

What about static caravans and Holiday Lodges.

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Felicity  Jane  Cleaves's avatar

Will people who live in Wales but go on holiday to another part of Wales have to pay?

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Adrienne's avatar

Obviously. I doubt people go on holiday in their own council area. This tax is a way of paying for council services such as sewage treatment and local transport, used by tourists without them making any contribution.

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