Cabinet received a report seeking approval for the proposed Fees and Charges for the financial year 2026/27, covering both the General Fund (GF) (some commencing in January 2026) and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).
The Portfolio Holder for Resources and Performance advised that the Council’s 2026/27 Fees and Charges proposals formed a key part of the financial strategy to address ongoing budget pressures and supported the sustainability of vital services for the community. The charges were informed by inflationary pressures, service cost recovery, and benchmarking, and were reviewed by the cross-party Council’s Financial Security Group (CFSG), with the majority of proposals receiving unanimous support.
It was RESOLVED:
1. That Fees and Charges 2026/27 for the General Fund (GF), as shown at Appendix A to the report, be approved.
2. That Fees and Charges 2026/27 for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), as shown at Appendix B to the report, be approved.
3. That 2026/27 Retail Outdoor Seating fees as shown at Appendix C to the report, be approved.
4. That 2026/27 Fast track/Accelerated Planning fees (pilot) as shown at Appendix D to the report, be approved.
5. That the Strategic Director & S151 Officer be given delegated authority to approve any final changes required to the Fees and Charges, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources and Performance.