Falkirk Council is urging the public to share their views on a proposed visitor levy for the area.

The Draft Visitor Levy Scheme could introduce a charge on overnight stays, and the council wants to hear from residents, local businesses, hotel owners and community groups.

The consultation, which closes on November 25, will inform any future decision on whether to introduce a levy and how it should be applied. The council has stressed that no decision has yet been made, and public feedback will help it assess the scheme’s potential.

The goal is to boost tourism, improve the visitor experience, and raise Falkirk’s profile as a destination, and funds raised by a visitor levy can be reinvested across the area.

Earlier this year, the council gathered initial thoughts on the idea, and that feedback shaped the first draft of the scheme that’s now open to the public.

People are being asked to consider several factors including, the proposed cost of the levy, which areas should be exempt, how the money should be spent, and whether it should be introduced at all.

Councillor Paul Garner, acting leader of Falkirk Council, said: “A visitor levy could generate income to support services and facilities across the Falkirk area, but no decision has been made.

“We want to hear a wide range of views on the proposed scheme, so I would encourage people to take part in the consultation before it closes.”

The consultation is open to the public until November 26 at 11.59pm.

Share your thoughts on a visitor levy here.