Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 2, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to:   (1)  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).   (2)  agree the proposal in that the Fees and Charges can be uplifted as early as 1st February 2026 and no later than 1st April 2026.  

Content: Cabinet:   (1)            agree 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)            agree the proposal to uplift fees and charges by 1st February 2026 and at the latest 1st April 2026. The exception to this is academic related charges which are uplifted in line with the academic year.   Options & Alternatives Considered In 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 2026/27 and beyond.