Cumbria Tourism Gathers Data on Regional Issues for DEFRA Lobbying
What happened
Cumbria Tourism is currently collecting information through an autumn 2026 business tracker survey, conducted in collaboration with accountancy firm Graham Lamont. The survey covers topics including the impact of a potential overnight visitor levy, rising operational costs, and recruitment issues. This research is intended to provide concrete evidence to national politicians and decision-makers, including those at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Why it matters
As the official voice of the county’s tourism and hospitality sector, the research allows Cumbria Tourism to gather first-hand accounts from individual operators. This evidence base is intended to strengthen the case presented to national decision-makers regarding the issues businesses are facing on the ground.
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Who's involved
- CumbriaThe county whose tourism sector is being represented and studied.
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsThe government department being lobbied regarding regional issues.
- Graham LamontAccountancy firm collaborating on the business tracker survey.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- National TrustSpeculative
The potential visitor levy and rising costs could increase operational expenses for the organization.
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The entities involved
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Cumbria
ceremonial county of England
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
agriculture ministry of United Kingdom (British ministerial department)
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