Issue - meetings

To consider and receive the report of the Chief Finance Officer.

That the proposed 2% increase in fees and charges outlined in table 2 of the report be approved and it be further noted that the proposals will form part of the final budget papers to be presented to Full Council in February 2020.

Councillor Beverley Murray arrived at 6.52pm.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources), presented the report of the Chief Finance Officer which revises some of the discretionary fees and charges the council currently makes to bring the income in line with the cost of delivering these services.

Decision:

That the proposed 2% increase in fees and charges outlined in table 2 of the report be approved and it be further noted that the proposals will form part of the final budget papers to be presented to Full Council in February 2020.

Reasons for Recommendation(s):

The Council should endeavour, when it is legal and feasible to do so, to charge users to meet the full cost of providing services.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Without a regular review of fees and charges, new opportunities to introduce new services and charges may be missed. In addition, without increasing charges the cost of delivering services may not be recovered in full.