Issue - meetings

The Deputy Chief Executive / Director of Customer and Corporate Services to present a report which seeks approval to increase a range of the council’s fees and charges, with effect from 1 January 2018.

Resolved:  (i)      That the proposed charges for Burton Stone Community Centre set out in Annex B to the report not be approved.

Reason:     In view of the fact that the Centre will be closing in June.

(ii)      That the remainder of the fees and charges set out in the Annexes to the report be approved.

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

The Deputy Chief Executive / Director of Customer and Corporate Services presented a report which sought approval to increase a range of the council’s fees and charges, with effect from 1 January 2017.

Details of the proposed increases, which related to services provided by the Registrar, Burton Stone Community Centre, Bereavement Services, Waste Services and Planning, were set out in Annexes A to F to the report.

It was confirmed at the meeting that Officers were aware of concerns about rising funeral costs and would be considering options to address these.

Resolved:  (i)      That the increased charges for Burton Stone Community Centre set out in Annex B to the report not be approved.

Reason:     In view of the fact that the Centre will be closing in June.

(ii)      That the remainder of the fees and charges set out in the Annexes to the report be approved.

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