East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward says a proposed tourist tax across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire would be no higher than five per cent.
The charge would apply to overnight accommodation, with money raised intended to support tourism.
But some independent hotel owners have warned it could put additional pressure on businesses.
Further consultation is planned before any decision is made.
West Gate to host Mansfield's ChristmasFest
Mansfield residents are invited to kick off the festive season at the West Gate ChristmasFest next month.
Toy shop thief tracked and arrested in 33 minutes
A thief was tracked by a council CCTV operator and arrested just over half an hour after stealing from a Mansfield toy shop.
New housing estate for old quarry finally agreed after 10 years
A new housing estate has been given permission to be built at the site of an old quarry after nearly 10 years of discussions.
Two closure orders secured against Newark properties
Newark's policing team and council have combined to close two problem properties in the town.
Jail for predator who sexually abused child and filmed it
A woman who recorded videos of her sexually assaulting a young child has been locked up.
Workers go on strike over pay
Workers at a Nottinghamshire factory supplying the defence and aviation industries have begun a week of strike action.
MP launches survey about anti-social behaviour
Mansfield's MP is asking residents to share their experiences of anti-social behaviour in the town centre.
East Midlands Ambulance Service allocated £6.35 million for 40 additional ambulances
Forty additional ambulances are being funded for East Midlands Ambulance Service as part of government plans to tackle winter pressures.
Mansfield residents are invited to kick off the festive season at the West Gate ChristmasFest next month.
A thief was tracked by a council CCTV operator and arrested just over half an hour after stealing from a Mansfield toy shop.
A new housing estate has been given permission to be built at the site of an old quarry after nearly 10 years of discussions.
Newark's policing team and council have combined to close two problem properties in the town.
