Posted on 27/05/2023 14:11
What,if anything,does the "club" have in mind to oppose the latest stealth tax idea from the scottish assembly?They want to impose a "tourist tax" on all holiday stays in scotland be it at a campsite,marina,guest house or hotel.(even just mooring a boat!).The tourist industry has already suffered enough with the effects of covid,fuel costs etc.Something needs to change!
Posted on 31/05/2023 10:08 by KjellNNDifferent lifestyles I suppose, but we are often surprised by how important the presence of pubs near a campsite apparently is to a lot of people.
Posted on 31/05/2023 12:11
Kj
Can't remember the last time I went to a pub to just have a drink, not really my scene either. Yes to have a meal or a lunch or even sometimes a coffee. I suppose places like Cornwall would benefit more from a TT than other parts on the country albeit it probably only be very seasonal?
David
Posted on 30/05/2023 16:08 by CornersteadyWell if the money raised by non motorhome owning people paying their tourist tax in any other overnight accommodation is used to provide and build MH parking then they most are subsidising MH in my view.
My priorities, a bit too strong a word, but I would expect the money to be spend on things for all tourists and/or for the benefit of locals having to cope with increased numbers.
I've nothing against a tourist tax at all and I've been paying it for years abroad and it's not an issue, it's where I want to be and so be it.
Actually as we went as a family last September we stayed in a rented accommodation rather than the family home in Florence so we payed it. But I couldn't find one local who knew what happened to all the money.
Posted on 31/05/2023 13:18
And if a tourist tax was introduced here in the UK, I very much doubt if you will find any locals over here who would know where the money was going either! The local authorities often don't know themselves and they (and the NHS), seem to lose money like water companies leak water.
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Posted on 31/05/2023 15:08
I know that Cornwall council subsidises half the bus routes in the county- at a cost of £12 million a year. And those of us who live here are paying that through our council tax.
I also know that Club members richer than I am are parking big motorhomes worth £75000 or so at Trewethettt Farm this week, avoiding car park costs, and getting their bus passes out of their wallets to take a bus up or down the coast free of charge .
But as it is the start of the month tomorrow Cornwall Counvil will take another £300 from me. So bring in a tourist tax here.
Posted on 31/05/2023 15:25
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/2-bus-fare-cap
Regarding bus fares many are enjoying the £2 rates, no doubt subsidised by tax payers everywhere. So whether anyone qualifies for a bus pass or not (and it's not just OAPs) the idea is to help people get around and maybe sustain a drop in pollution levels. Cornwall might get some better air in the peak season too. 
Posted on 31/05/2023 15:08 by eurortravellerI know that Cornwall council subsidises half the bus routes in the county- at a cost of £12 million a year. And those of us who live here are paying that through our council tax.
I also know that Club members richer than I am are parking big motorhomes worth £75000 or so at Trewethettt Farm this week, avoiding car park costs, and getting their bus passes out of their wallets to take a bus up or down the coast free of charge .
But as it is the start of the month tomorrow Cornwall Counvil will take another £300 from me. So bring in a tourist tax here.
Posted on 31/05/2023 15:33
Surely the Government reimburses local councils through the Revenue Support Grant to help pay for concessionary fares? One could argue that anyone leaving their vehicle on site and using public transport is helping keep down pollution? Shouldn't be forgotten that you are also entitled to use your bus pass anywhere else in England. Wonderful scheme I think, shame it's not extended all over the UK.
David
Posted on 31/05/2023 15:08 by eurortravellerI know that Cornwall council subsidises half the bus routes in the county- at a cost of £12 million a year. And those of us who live here are paying that through our council tax.
I also know that Club members richer than I am are parking big motorhomes worth £75000 or so at Trewethettt Farm this week, avoiding car park costs, and getting their bus passes out of their wallets to take a bus up or down the coast free of charge .
But as it is the start of the month tomorrow Cornwall Counvil will take another £300 from me. So bring in a tourist tax here.
Posted on 31/05/2023 15:51
Don’t forget that you and I can also take advantage of those cheaper bus fares.
I have no issue with people leaving their units on site (whatever those vans cost) in order to use public transport with or without bus passes as it keeps vehicles off our congested roads and helps keeps our public transport alive.
I see the tourists as a positive but would like to see contributions from somewhere to help fund our stretched resources. Whether it be a tourist tax or an increased Govt subsidy to our Council is debatable.
Don't the car park charges go up tomorrow as well?
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Posted on 27/05/2023 14:43 by eurortravellerGood idea. I wish Cornwall Council would introduce it too.
My Council Tax here is £3000 a year and I would be delighted for incoming tourists to pay something towards roads, policing, hospital costs and so on. And my water bill is about to go up too so the tourists here can have cleaner beaches.
As AD says it’s a normal charge for tourists in many other countries already.,
Posted on 06/06/2023 14:02
The site we are on at the moment in Burgundy the “taxe de sejour is €0.22 per person per night. Caravan with 2 adults + electric comes to €14.24 per night. Price has gone up by €0.44 per night since we were here NINE YEARS AGO.
I believe the tax is used to promote tourism in the local commune.
Posted on 27/05/2023 16:46 by JollyKernowI think the retailers in St.Ives set their own tourist tax the way they all bump prices massively in the summer TW
JK
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