Purpose

To review the proposed discretionary Fees and
Charges for 2026-27.

Content

The Executive Resolved

That  (i)    the
initial review of fees and charges be noted, and any feedback be
provided ahead of final proposals being brought back to Executive
in February 2026; and

         
(ii)   the discretionary fees and
charges for skin-piercing licensing and Environmental Information
Requests, as set out in section 6 of the report, be supported for
implementation with effect from 1 January 2026, to then be taken
through the relevant governance process.

Reason: The regular review of
discretionary charges ensures that the Council maintains its income
base and generates additional resources for the provision of
services.