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Licence Fees and Charges 2021-22

Meeting: 14/01/2021 - Licensing Committee (Item 81)

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Minutes:

The Senior Licensing Officer introduced the report and outlined the proposed fees and charges for 2021-22. A robust review of the fees set by the Council was undertaken in 2016, and it was envisaged that a similar review would take place for the 2022-23 charges.

 

With the current rate of inflation at 2.6%, it was noted that surrounding Local Authorities had applied a 2.5% increase in their fees and charges. However in line with the Medium Term Financial Strategy, a 2% increase was proposed.

 

The introduction of a new fee for the EQUO online test was proposed, as part of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing fees.

 

In response to concerns over the proposed increases, the opportunity for feedback as part of the public consultation process was highlighted.

 

RESOLVED: That the fee levels set out at 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.13, 2.15, 2.17 and 2.18 of the report be approved for implementation on 1 April 2021 subject to the consideration of any representations following consultation.