Purpose

The report details a new set of Fees and
Charges for the Public Protection Pest Control Service for the
internal and domestic treatment of Rats, Mice, Bedbugs and
Cockroaches, and seeks approval for their introduction from 21st
November 2023.

Decision

1)To approve the new set of Fees and Charges
for 2023/24 as detailed in the report.
2)To agree for the price revisions to be introduced from 21st
November 2023.

Reasons for the decision

So the service can be cost neutral

Alternative options considered

Not to introduce pest control charges and to
not generate any income but continue to provide a free service to
members of the public. A further alternative is to stop providing a
free, at the point of need, pest control service altogether, but
with this option there is a risk to public health from diseases
associated with untreated rodent and insect infestations.
Furthermore, due to the cost of living crisis this risk is
increased to those members of the community on a means tested
benefit.