URL: https://democracy.ribblevalley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1320

Decision Maker: Planning and Development

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Director of Economic Development and Planning submitted a report seeking member approval on proposals to increase this Committee’s fees and charges with effect from 1 April 2026.   Service committees had been asked to review their fees and charges in order to achieve an overall minimum increase in budgeted income of 2.5%, as assumed in the Council’s Budget Forecast.  The review of fees and charges was co-ordinated by Financial Services, working together with Heads of Service and budget holders.    It was noted that if Committee agreed with the proposed fees and charges for implementation from 1 April 2026 then this Committee would meet the 2.5% target for the financial year 2026/27.   RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:   Approve the 2026/27 fees and charges proposed for this Committee in Annexes 1 and 2 of the report, for implementation from 1 April 2026.

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025