Purpose

This report presents the budgeted income to be
received in 2024/25 and proposes the level of fees and charges to
be applied by Shropshire Council in 2024/25

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
That Cabinet members agreed and recommended to
full Council the recommendations below. Subject to agreement by
Cabinet, full Council are asked to approve these
recommendations.
 

1.    
To note the breakdown of the total income for 2024/25 and 2025/26
and that the proposed 2025/26 charges for discretionary services
represent £55.117m of the £103.858m of income derived
from Fees and Charges
 

2.    
To approve the charges for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 3 to be
implemented from 1 April 2025.
 

3.    
To note that as previously agreed, any changes to fees and charges
proposed by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust Ltd. in relation to
the outsourced leisure facilities will only be referred to Cabinet
and Council for approval if the proposed increases exceed Consumer
Price Index (CPI) for the preceding November.
 

4.    
To note that the proposal in adult social care services for
Assistive Technology and Maintenance Charges is under
consultation.
 

5.    
To revise housing rents as follows (subject to restrictions or
exemptions identified in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill):
 
I.               
Social Housing rents for 2025/26 are increased by 2.7% from 7th
April 2025
II.             
Affordable rents for 2025/26 are increased by 2.7% from 7th April
2025.
III.           
Shared Ownership rents continue to be set at 2.75% of the
outstanding capital value of the home at the time of sale and
thereafter increased each April in accordance with the terms
specified in the lease agreements
IV.           
All accommodation charges for 2025/26 are increased by 2.7% from
7th April 2025.
V.             
Service charges continue to be set based on actual cost.