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COSLA in tourism tax call

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’ (COSLA) president today called for more financial power for councils, starting with the discretion to introduce a tourism tax.

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By Dan Peters | 27 June 2018

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities' (COSLA) president today called for more financial power for councils, starting with the discretion to introduce a tourism tax.

COSLA's call comes amid tourism taxes already being used in many cities and countries, including Paris, Rome and Budapest.

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