Issue - meetings

This report recommends fees and charges for which this Committee is responsible, with the new charges being effective from 1 April 2022.

The Committee resolved to:

(1)       Authorise the Chief Finance Officer to vary fees and charges for items generating income under £1,000 per annum and/or for one-off services or items;

And, subject to the approval of Council:

(2)      Agree the fees and charges for 2022/23 as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.

The Committee received a report recommending fees and charges for which this Committee is responsible, with the new charges being effective from 1 April 2022.

The following matters were considered by the Committee:

a)            Allotment Forum: the Forum will be reintroduced and a report in this regard will be brought to the next meeting.

b)            Increase in discretionary fees and charges of 3%: this figure was set by the Strategy & Resource Committee as a guideline; however it is up to Officers to assess current market conditions.

c)            Private Sector Housing Charge: in respect of multiple houses with multiple occupants it was clarified that the Council is not permitted to make a profit on this item, but may merely cover its costs.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved to:

(1)          Authorise the Chief Finance Officer to vary fees and charges for items generating income under £1,000 per annum and/or for one-off services or items;

And, subject to the approval of Council:

(2)          Agree the fees and charges for 2022/23 as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.