Decision details

The County Council reviews its fees and charges at least annually to ensure statutory fees meet current guidelines and discretionary fees reflect market conditions and achieve the required service outcomes.  Any changes to fees and charges are proposed to be implemented from 01 January 2020 where possible.   The Cabinet Member will be asked to endorse the report.   Parking charges will be considered separately by the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.   

Following consideration of the report, Cabinet resolved that:

1.   The discretionary fees and charges as set out at Appendix A are approved, to take effect from 1 April 2020 or as otherwise stated within the report.

2.   Directors, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Support Services and the relevant Cabinet Member/s are delegated authority to vary fees and charges in-year within their respective portfolios in support of achieving their income budgets, taking account of changes in service costs, the market environment, demand and/or service levels and any statutory constraints. 

The call-in deadline is 23 January 2020.