Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to agree the schedule of Fees and Charges so far as they relate to fees and charges that are not reserved for Council decision by the provisions of the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) Regulations 2000 (as amended).  

Content: Cabinet: (1)            agreed the schedule of Fees and Charges as set out in Appendix 1(iii), so far as they relate to fees and charges that are not reserved for Council decision by the provisions of the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) Regulations 2000 (as amended); and (2)            agreed the proposal in that the Fees and Charges can be uplifted as early as 1st February 2025 and no later than 1st April 2025.   Options & Alternatives Considered In the case of fees set by statute and/or regulation there is no discretion as to the level of charges. For other charges, the rates are discretionary, and the Council has power to freeze, decrease or increase fees by a different rate. However, setting fees at a lower rate or reduced rate of increase is likely to increase the Council’s overall savings targets for 2025/26 and beyond.