Tourist tax would 'transform resort into year-round offer'

BCP council is pushing for a tourist tax to raise money for year‑round improvements—helping roads, transport, waste collection and policing so the resort isn’t just seasonal.
Some hoteliers fear a tax would push visitors away; council wants any money ring‑fenced and spent directly on tourism to reassure businesses.
Recent beach disorder, assaults on officers and parking problems have increased calls for extra funding and tougher fines to tackle pressures on the resort.