Cumbria未来的市长可能会对游客征收旅游税, 以资助当地服务, Cumbria’s future mayor may impose a tourism levy on visitors to fund local services amid rising visitor numbers.

英国政府已提议让坎布里亚未来的市长对过夜游客征收旅游税, 这也是雷切尔·里夫斯总理的秋季预算的一部分。 The UK government has proposed letting Cumbria’s future mayor impose a tourism levy on overnight visitors, as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. 该决定将于2027年由当选的坎布里亚市长作出。 The decision will be made by the elected Mayor of Cumbria in 2027. 当地的反应各有不同:保守派候选人Mike Starkie反对税收, 警告说这可能会使旅游业下降22%, Local reactions are divided: Conservative candidate Mike Starkie opposes the tax, warning it could worsen a 22% drop in tourism since pre-pandemic and harm small businesses. 警方、消防与犯罪专员Dave Allen(Dave Allen)支持这项政策, 表示这项税将帮助管理每年4 000万至5 000万名访客的压力, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Dave Allen supports it, saying the levy would help manage pressure from 40 to 50 million annual visitors, including fly-camping, and fund local services without burdening residents.