Londoners voice opinions on TfL’s plan to regulate rickshaws, citing safety, scams, and necessity in tourist areas. TfL Rickshaw Licensing Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions From London Readers Pedal taxis can annoy many London residents. They often play loud music, and tourists who are drunk often ride them. This situation may soon change legally, as a…
Councillors back plans for a B&B with emergency housing in Pontllanfraith. Project aims to boost tourism and aid vulnerable people. Caerphilly Councillors Approve New Bed and Breakfast Plans Okay, so check this out. Caerphilly councillors made a decision. They will allow a new B&B in Pontllanfraith. A guy named Luke Gingell wants to make it…
Sixteen cottages are planned to add to the twenty existing lodges near Llangollen Canal, boosting tourism. Blackwater Meadow in Ellesmere Plans Cottage Expansion Approved Adrian Lea wants to build more cottages. His plan involves Blackwater Meadow in Ellesmere. The site is on Birch Road, and he wants to add sixteen timber-clad holiday cottages there. Right…
Oxford Castle received a giant “Heart Stealer” Love Heart candy as part of a regional appreciation campaign by GWR and Swizzels. Giant Love Hearts Delivered to Oxford Castle and Prison They sent giant Love Hearts out. You know, those candies with cute messages! They hand-delivered them to places, including Oxford. The SS Great Britain got…
Survey seeks local views on a visitor levy. Funds could boost local tourism for guests and residents. South Ayrshire Council Launches Survey for Potential Visitor Levy Scottish councils can charge overnight guests. This applies to certain places to stay. Money from this charge could help the area. It could improve services for both visitors and…
Alicante limits nightlife in noise zones due to tourist complaints. Bars, clubs face earlier closures and terrace cuts. Alicante Curbs Nightlife Hours Amid Tourist Noise Complaints Alicante is a popular spot for British tourists. The city will create special noise zones, called ZAS. Locals complained about loud, late-night activity. This pushed the city to take…
Businesses fear home plans on Central Car Park in New Quay will hurt tourism and cause job losses due to parking loss. New Quay Car Park Housing Plan Faces Tourism Hit Job Loss Fears New Quay businesses worry about a housing plan. It involves building homes on a car park. They think losing parking would…
Council withdraws proposed overnight parking fees after business owner uproar. A parking review will be carried out. Dorset Council Reverses Course on Overnight Parking Charges Dorset Council thought about adding car park fees. These fees worried shop owners; they feared it could hurt evening business. The council listened to concerns as businesses, locals, and councilors…
Inverness Chamber hosts a forum next month on the Highland visitor levy, aiming to gather business input and shape a response. Highland Visitor Levy to be Discussed at Inverness Forum They’re talking about a visitor tax in the Highlands. A meeting about it happens next month in Inverness. The Inverness Chamber of Commerce is organizing…
A University of Worcester lecturer assists in launching a project promoting coastal walks and train travel. Worcester Lecturer Supports Coastal Walks Project Launch Hey, guess what I just found out? Andy Stevenson, a design teacher, helps with a cool project. He’s part of a volunteer group. They made a free website about coastal walks. The…