4 July 2022

Welsh Conservative comment on licensing scheme rollout The Labour Government are today announcing a licensing scheme for holiday lets in Wales, amid concerns that such a scheme would be bureaucratic and expensive. Many in the tourism sector also believe that it will be a forerunner to a Tourism Tax. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for…

Today’s announcement from Mark Drakeford and Adam Price contained a number of measures giving responsibilities to local authorities, including in the areas of land transaction tax and planning. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Local Government, Sam Rowlands MS, said: “I welcome increased responsibilities and opportunities for local authorities to support their communities, but I do worry…