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*RESOLVED
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1.  
That the changes to the room hire charges, equipment
hire and staffing charges at Hasland Village Hall be approved from
1 April 2024, as detailed in Appendix A of the officer’s
report.
 

2.  
That the changes to the room hire charges, equipment
hire and staffing charges at the Assembly Rooms be approved from 1
April 2024, as detailed in Appendix B of the officer’s
report.
 

3.  
That the introduction of room hire charges for the
meeting rooms at the Town Hall be approved from 1 April 2024, as
detailed in Appendix C of the officer’s report.
 

4.  
That the
changes to miscellaneous charges for the provision of Museum
services be approved from 1 April 2024, as detailed in Appendix D
of the officer’s report.
 

5.  
That authority be delegated to
the Service Director for Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing,
in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Town Centres and
Visitor Economy, to apply appropriate negotiated fees and charges
for new activities and opportunities that are introduced during the
period covered by the officer’s report.
 
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
 

1.  
The Council continues to face significant financial
challenges. The sustained period of austerity since 2010, the
ongoing risks and uncertainties over future funding arrangements,
the budgetary impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and a sustained
period of exceptionally high inflation, have all impacted on the
Council’s financial position.
 

2.  
The Council’s budget strategy is to deliver a
balanced and sustainable budget. Given the forecast budget deficits
it is important that all potential increases to income streams are
implemented as soon as possible to help mitigate these
pressures.