Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 17, 2025

Purpose: The report explains the reasons for reviewing and implementing changes to discretionary Charges in Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection, focusing on enhancing service delivery, covering rising operational costs, reacting to national government changes and ensuring the sustainability of the services.

Content: The Cabinet has noted the contents of the report.   Additionally, the Cabinet has recommended to Council   (a)  that the review of Discretionary Charges within Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection be endorsed, and authority be delegated to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Executive Councillor for Finance & Resources, to implement changes; and   (b)  that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Executive Councillor for Finance & Resources, to undertake the following, for the current financial year:     i.  Introduction of new fees   ii.  Modification of existing fees   iii.  Updating/adjusting of fees   iv.  Waiving of fees