London’s boroughs must keep half of all revenue raised from the incoming overnight tourist levy raised in their area, the mayor has been told. Claire Holland, the chair of London Councils, which represents the 32 boroughs, said that the local authorities who bear the costs of tourism must also reap the benefits. Rachel Reeves, the […]
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TfL bailout: Scrapping free child travel will cost us £16m, councils tell government
London’s 32 borough councils want the government to scrap the suspension of free travel for under-18s, complaining that it will cost them £16 million and will be impossible to administer before the new school year. Transport secretary Grant Shapps imposed the condition two weeks ago as part of a £1.6 billion bailout of Transport for […]
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