The Head of Finance introduced
the report and explained that this would contribute to the setting
of the following year’s budget. There was a requirement for
charges to be reviewed annually, and information around income
budgets had been included for context. Key points were highlighted
within the charges for parks and open spaces, bereavement services,
recycling and refuse collection and commercial waste.
The Committee felt that it was
unreasonable to increase the Gypsy and Traveller Site Fees due to
the refurbishment works required to bring the sites to a modern
standard.
In response to questions, the
Head of Environment and Public Realm clarified that whilst there
was no current pressure on the supply of burial plots, it would be
prudent to further consider their provision in the long term.
Non-residents paid increased burial fees but there was the
potential for this to be written into policy.
RESOLVED: That
1.
The fees and charges set out in Appendix 1 to the
report be agreed, with the exception of the increase in gypsy and
traveller site plot fee which should not be increased for the
period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023; and
2.
The expected statutory fees and charges, set out in
Appendix 1 to the report, be noted.