Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval to increase a range of the Council’s fees and charges, with effect from the 2^nd January 2012.

RESOLVED:             That approval be given to option 1 to increase the relevant fees and charges as set out in the revised annexes circulated to members and published online.

REASON:                  To enable the council to effectively manage its budget.

Consideration was given to a report which sought approval to increase a range of the council’s fees and charges with effect from the 2 January 2012.

It was reported that a revised version of the annex detailing the proposed fees and charges had been republished with the agenda and circulated to members, prior to the meeting. A further revision to the charges at page 161 of the report (Burton Stone Community Centre) was tabled at the meeting (to be republished with the agenda following the meeting).

The report focussed mainly on the fees and charges that had last been reviewed in January 2011 and proposed an increase of 5%, based on the current rate of inflation.

Members were then invited to consider the following options:

Option 1 (recommended option) – Agree the fees and charges as set out in the annexes to the report.  The majority of fees and charges have been increased by 5%, subject to minor variations due to roundings.  No increases are proposed on sports charges, adult social care, car parking and markets at this time as it is felt that any increase in these areas would have an adverse impact either on service users or the volume of activity in these areas.  These areas will be examined further as part of the 2012/14 budget strategy and any proposals included in the overall financial strategy if appropriate.

Option 2 – Agree a different increase to that proposed.

RESOLVED:             That approval be given to option 1 to increase the relevant fees and charges as set out in the revised annexes circulated to members and published online. ^1.

REASON:                  To enable the council to effectively manage its budget.