Issue - meetings

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To review fees and charges made for services across the Council and identify proposals for amending charges with effect from April 2017.

Author: Mark Howcroft – Assistant Head of Finance

Contact Details: markhowcroft@monmouthshire.gov.uk

·         That the proposed fees and charges for 2017/18 identified for each type of chargeable service made, as outlined in Appendix 1, be adopted. With the exception of the increase in car park charges.

·         That the increase in charges takes effect at a date no later than 1st April 2017, with any pressures resulting from increases taking place after this date to be managed by Chief Officers within their respective directorate budget allocations.

·         That Chief Officers effectively manage the budget pressures highlighted by services not increasing charges in line with the 2.5% increase assumed in the 2017-21 MTFP. Consideration should also be given to the cost effectiveness and administrative costs that result from implementing small increases to existing charges.