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This report details a review of the Fees and Charges for Events on the Downs, Metal Detecting Licences and Memorial Items.

The Conservators received a report detailing a review of the Fees and Charges for Events on the Downs, Metal Detecting Licences and Memorial Items.

The following matters were considered by the Conservators:

a)            Rounding up of figures in respect of memorial items: the view was held that it would be preferable to express charges as a round figure.  The Conservators agreed that charges be rounded up or down so as to reflect a number in whole pounds, rounded to the nearest £5.

b)            Size of events: it was noted that certain events have become very popular over the years, and the impact that this has on the Downs.

c)            Number of metal detecting licenses: it was felt prudent to limit the number of licenses granted annually, at 25 licenses.  It was noted that a review of the number of licenses granted, as well as the restrictions placed on licensees, will be reviewed in January 2023.

Following consideration, it was resolved to:

(1)      Approve the Fees and Charges for Events on the Downs as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

(2)      Approve the Increase in Fees for Metal Detecting Licences as set out in section 3 of this report.

(3)      Approve the Fees and Charges for Memorial Items on the Downs as set out in Appendix 2 of the report, these figures being rounded up or down to the nearest £5.