Purpose

To seek Cabinet
Member approval to implement uplifted fees and charges with effect
from 1st April 2026.
 

Decision

Decision:

 

(1) 
The approved increase in the price of school meals
by 3% be noted.

 

Reason(s) for the Decision(s):

 

It is proposed that the recommended price of a
school meal is increased by 3%, due to the reasons outlined in the
report.

 

This would increase the recommended price for a
school meal as follows:

 

Primary £2.61

 

Secondary £2.83
 

Alternative Options Considered and
Rejected:

 

No price increase, or a larger price
increase.