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Published Delegated Executive Decisions

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Decision Number: 0017 2013/14

Executive Portfolio:
Schools and Lifelong Learning
Decision Number:
0017 2013/14
Exempt / Confidential Item:
No
Ward(s) Affected:
All Wards
Declarations of Interest Received:
None
Title:
Increase school meal prices - September 2013
Summary of Decision:
To increase primary and special school meal prices by 5p. To increase school meal prices at secondary schools by 2.5%.
Proposed Decision:
The proposed price increases are to be implemented from 1st September 2013: - primary and special school pupil meals prices to increase from £2.05 to £2.10; - adult meal prices, when paid by the school, to increase from £2.15 to £2.20 (excluding VAT) and from £2.55 to £2.60 when paid by the individual (including VAT); - prices in secondary school cafeterias are on an individual item basis and it is proposed that price increases are applied to items at different rates with the aim of achieving an overall increase in income of 2.5%; - adult Christmas meal prices to increase from £2.50 to £2.55 when paid by the school (excluding VAT) and from £3.00 to £3.10 when paid by the individual (including VAT).
Summary of Reason for Decision:
To ensure that budgeted levels of income are achieved.
Reason for Decision:
The Authority’s Financial Procedure Rules and Financial Instructions impose a duty to review the level of fees and charges on an annual basis. Price increases are applied in multiples of 5p to make income collection administratively easier.
Risks Associated with this Decision:
Potential adverse parental reaction to the price increase resulting in reduced take up of school meals.
Measures to Redress Risk:
Price increases have been kept to what is considered to be a reasonable level. Also, the school meals service works with schools to promote the service and encourage take-up.
Anti Poverty / Human Rights / Agenda 21 Implications:
Attachments:
None