Decision details
Fees, Charges, and Inflation Review* - NOV22/CAB/49
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
This report provides the conclusion of the comprehensive review of fees and charges and proposes inflationary increases wherever possible for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years.
This review provides a consistent approach in setting, monitoring, and reviewing fees and charges across all services. This will ensure that fees and charges support Council objectives and are set at a level that maximises income generation.
Decision:
Cabinet considered the report and RESOLVED to endorse the increases in Fees and Charges as outlined in this report and recommend adoption to Full Council for immediate implementation.
Reasons for the decision:
The outcome of this review will support the Council in setting a lawful and balanced budget for 2023/24 and increase income in the current year2022/23.
Alternative options considered:
Keep fees and charges as per current, however, this is not affordable in the short or medium term as the Council has an increasing budget shortfall.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Background Documents:
Link to Council meeting on 2nd March 2022 for full review of fees and charges to be undertaken (page 44)
Link to Council meeting - record of outcomes on 2nd March 2022 for full review of fees and charges to be undertaken (page 1)
Link to Parking Strategy – July 2022
Implement Recommendations from the Peterborough Parking Strategy.pdf
Publication date: 14/11/2022
Date of decision: 14/11/2022
Decided at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
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