I am proud to represent such a beautiful part of the country. Many people visit East Devon and immediately fall in love with the place.
As an MP for such a popular tourist destination and Chair of the Hospitality & Tourism APPG, I’ve spoken several times in Parliament about the need to get the balance right on helping local people to rent or buy a home while also supporting the tourism industry, which is key to our economy.
I welcome today's announcement from the government of new rules on short-term lets to protect communities.
Planning permission will be required for future short-term lets, and a new mandatory national register will give councils the data they need about short-term lets in their area. This will help them measure the impact of short-term lets on local communities whilst ensuring they are safe to use.
I spoke to Sky News about this important issue recently in Sidmouth. We live in a special place and it’s fantastic so many people want to experience it. Today’s announcement helps strike a fairer deal for those who live here and keep it great.
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