The recent ballot regarding the proposal to adjust Liverpool’s Accommodation BID Levy to a £2 per night charge per occupied bedroom/apartment has officially closed, and the outcome is that the proposal has been accepted. This alteration will be enforced starting from June 1st, 2025, specifically on hotels or serviced accommodations that fall under the levy criteria (businesses with a rateable value of £45,000 or higher).
The decision received 26 votes in favor and 18 against, with a 53% turnout, signifying a majority in support of the change. Liverpool City Council has released the results of the ballot, which can be viewed at the following link: [https://liverpool.gov.uk/council/consultation-and-engagement/consultation-results/results-of-the-accommodation-bid-alteration-ballot-on-the-introduction-of-a-visitor-charge-in-liverpool/](https://liverpool.gov.uk/council/consultation-and-engagement/consultation-results/results-of-the-accommodation-bid-alteration-ballot-on-the-introduction-of-a-visitor-charge-in-liverpool/).
Councillor Harry Doyle, who serves as Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet member for Culture and Visitor Economy, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome. He stated, “The ‘Yes’ vote for extending the BID to implement a visitor charge reflects a strong vote of confidence in the progress of our thriving visitor economy. I extend my gratitude to all the businesses that partook in the ballot.” Doyle emphasized that the affirmative support will significantly benefit Liverpool’s tourism industry and events program, consequently supporting job creation and investment to enhance the local community’s welfare and maintaining Liverpool as a welcoming destination for global visitors.
Furthermore, Doyle sees this as a positive advancement in their efforts to formalize the implementation of a sustainable Tourism Tax, similar to those under consideration in Glasgow and already in operation in various major European cities. This tax would play a crucial role in fortifying Liverpool’s tourism offerings even further
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