Fees and charges are reviewed annually as part of the financial and business planning process. This ensures that they are set at the appropriate level for the prevailing economic circumstances and represents good practice in terms of the Council’s aim to provide value for money.

Cabinet is required to approve the revised fees and charges as set out in the report with effect from 1st April 2014 (or as soon as is practical thereafter).

The Mayor noted the amendment tabled in the supplementary agenda and agreed the reasons for urgency as stated in the original report and the supplementary report.

DECISION

Chief Executives

1.    To approve the revised fees and charges as set out in Appendix 1 in the supplementary agenda with effect from 1st April 2014 or at the earliest opportunity.

Communities, Localities and Culture

2.    To approve the revised fees and charges as set out in Appendix 2 with effect from 1st April 2014 or at the earliest opportunity.

Development and Renewal

3.    To approve the revised fees and charges as set out in Appendix 3 with effect from 1st April 2014 or at the earliest opportunity.

Education, Social Care and Welfare

4.    To approve the revised fees and charges as set out in Appendix 4 with effect from 1st April 2014 or at the earliest opportunity.

Licencing Charges

5.    To agree in principle the Licensing charges in Appendix 6 and refer to the Licensing Committee for final approval.

Action by:

ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (C. HOLME)