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The purpose of the report was to present a
revised schedule of fees and charges for 2026/27. The report also
described the rationale for the revised charges compared to current
charges for 2025/26. Revised charges were presented at Annex A
alongside current charges for 2025/26.
 
Councillor Patrick Coleman, Cabinet Member for
Finance, introduced the report and highlighted that the report
presented a revised schedule of fees and charges for 2026/27,
including the rationale for changes compared to 2025/26. From 1
April 2026, many charges were recommended to increase by 3.8%, in
line with the Consumer Prices Index, to maintain revenue and
mitigate pressure on the 2026/27 budget. It was noted that all
proposed charges were rounded appropriately and stated inclusive of
VAT to reflect the actual cost to service users.
 
After discussion it was further noted
that:

·        
At 4.1 The report would be revised
to propose freezing pay and stay charges of one hour or less at
2025/26 levels across all car parks.

·        
At 4.4 There would be no season
tickets available at Rissington Road car park

·        
At 4.5 The report would be revised
to propose the introduction of a tourist levy and a minimum stay of
2 hours at Maugersbury Road Car Park,
Stow on the Wold.
 
The recommendations were proposed by
Councillor Coleman and seconded by Councillor Tony Dale.
 
Resolved that Cabinet:

1.   
Endorsed the rationale for revising fees and charges
as set out in the report;

2.   
Approved the delegation of future decisions
regarding the setting of Special Area of Conservation Fees to the
Head of Planning Services in consultation with the Deputy Leader
and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning;

3.   
Approved the changes to car parking arrangements
detailed in section 4 of the report to align with the Car Parking
Strategy approved on 20 November 2025; and

4.   
Approved the implementation of the revised fees and
charges for 2026/27, as detailed in Annex A, from 1 April
2026.
 
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.