Purpose

The council currently does not charge for permits or licences, to attach items to lighting columns, although a charge is currently levied for structural tests for columns over seven years old. Industry guidance has been reviewed and a revised proposal put forward.

It is proposed that, in line with many of the other Highway Authorities surveyed, a charge of £70 per application for a consent should be applied. This would normally trigger additional cost of structural tests for each column in addition but see below.

The idea of a three seasons licence is also proposed.

Consideration is also being given to waive the charge for parish and town councils, and charitable organisations, for structural surveys where applications for seasonable decorative items are received at least 10 weeks prior to installation.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.