Purpose

Cabinet is recommended to agree the schedule
of Fees and Charges so far as they relate to fees and charges that
are not reserved for Council decision by the provisions of the
Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) Regulations 2000
(as amended).

Content

Cabinet:

(1)          
agreed the schedule of Fees and Charges as set out in Appendix
1(iii), so far as they relate to fees and charges that are not
reserved for Council decision by the provisions of the Local
Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) Regulations 2000 (as
amended); and

(2)          
agreed the proposal that the Fees and Charges can be uplifted as
early as 1st February 2024 and no later than
1st April 2024.

 

OPTIONS & ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

In the case of fees set by statute and/or regulation
there is no discretion as to the level of charges.  For other charges, the rates are discretionary,
and the Council has power to freeze, decrease or increase fees by a
different rate.  However, setting fees
at a lower rate or reduced rate of increase is likely to increase
the Council’s overall savings targets for 2024/25 and
beyond.