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Cabinet received a report seeking approval for
the proposed Fees and Charges for the financial year 2026/27,
covering both the General Fund (GF) (some commencing in January
2026) and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).
 
The Portfolio Holder for Resources and
Performance advised that the Council’s 2026/27 Fees and
Charges proposals formed a key part of the financial strategy to
address ongoing budget pressures and supported the sustainability
of vital services for the community. 
The charges were informed by inflationary pressures, service cost
recovery, and benchmarking, and were reviewed by the cross-party
Council’s Financial Security Group (CFSG), with the majority of proposals receiving unanimous
support.
 
It was RESOLVED:
 

1.   
That Fees and Charges 2026/27 for the General Fund (GF), as shown
at Appendix A to the report, be approved.

2.   
That Fees and Charges 2026/27 for the Housing Revenue Account
(HRA), as shown at Appendix B to the report, be approved.

3.   
That 2026/27 Retail Outdoor Seating fees as shown at Appendix C to
the report, be approved.

4.   
That 2026/27 Fast track/Accelerated Planning fees (pilot) as shown
at Appendix D to the report, be approved. 

5.   
That the Strategic Director & S151 Officer be given delegated
authority to approve any final changes required to the Fees and
Charges, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Resources and Performance.