Decision details

Fees for Street and Numbering have not been increased for two years, over those two years inflation rates have increased significantly, with 2022 anticipating being the highest increase in over 40 years. In order to continue to provide services to the public, it is necessary to increase fees and charges where these are justified in order to support the continued delivery of the associated service.

The Schedule of Fees and Charges 2023/24 for Operations and Delivery / Building and Public Realm / Coastal and Engineering Services / Street Naming and Numbering is set out in Appendix A be agreed.

To hold fees at current levels – if the Council does not increase its income streams where possible, it is likely service provision will need to be cut back in order to mitigate increased costs.