Executive Portfolio:
Finance
Decision Number:
0073 2019/20
Exempt / Confidential Item:
No
Ward(s) Affected:
All Wards
Declarations of Interest Received:
None
Title:
Corporate Charging Policy
Summary of Decision:
To approve the revised Corporate Charging Policy.
Proposed Decision:
To approve the revised Corporate Charging Policy.
Summary of Reason for Decision:
The Corporate Charging Policy has been reviewed and revised to ensure that it is fit for purpose and up to date.
Reason for Decision:
The existing Charging Policy has been reviewed and revised to ensure that it is fit for purpose and provides up-to-date guidance. The revised policy sets out a framework for setting discretionary fees and charges to ensure:
1) that fees and charges are applied in a fair and consistent manner across all Council services;
2) the reasons for applying fees and charges are fully explored and understood;
3) charging structures and income collection systems are efficient and regularly reviewed;
4) tariffs, rates and the scope of charges are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they are fit for purpose;
5) that fees and charges are in keeping with, and contributing to, the achievement of policy objectives and overarching Council policies/strategies, including those related to the budget.
The policy as drafted will oblige the Council to:
1) take a corporate approach to the setting of fees and charges;
2) adhere to a series of guiding principles;
3) make sure that tariff structures and levels are based on clear and documented principles;
4) review tariffs and yields at least once a year;
5) undertake a detailed review of each category of fees and charges on an appropriate frequency; and
6) provide appropriate notice to service users prior to implementing new or amended fees and charges.
Risks Associated with this Decision:
None
Measures to Redress Risk:
Anti Poverty / Human Rights / Agenda 21 Implications:
N/A
Attachments:
Please Contact Jon Ridgeon - Ext 6701 for more details.