Decision

Pest Control Fees 2026-27 are approved, as
detailed in Appendix A of the report subject to the following
amendments to the Education Annual Contracts to increase by 5%
(with rounding to the nearest pound) which is consistent with the
other treatment fees for schools:
• Education Comprehensive Package (NY Local Authority Schools)
now £420.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Non-Local Authority
Schools) now £505.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Outside NY Boundaries)
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The amendments are to ensure the service costs are adequately
covered by the fees.

Reasons for the decision

The proposed fees are in accord with the
Council’s financial strategy and the service is required to
adhere to the strategy.

Alternative options considered

The proposed fees are in accord with the
Council’s financial strategy and the service is required to
adhere to the strategy. The amendments are to ensure the service
costs are adequately covered by the fees.