Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to apply a 3.4% increase to the business waste charges for 2026-27.
summary: The decision at stake is setting and agreeing on the business waste pricing strategy for 2026-27.
topline: The Officer Delegated Decision has decided to apply a 3.4% increase to business waste charges for 2026-27.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as stakeholders may be concerned about the impact of the price increase on businesses and the local economy.
affected_stakeholders: ["Businesses", "Local economy"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6051
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Decision: To set and agree the business waste pricing strategy for 2026-27 It was agreed to apply ‘option 2’ where a 3.4% increase will be applied to the business waste charges for 2026-27. · The 3.4% increase is required to cover the additional service costs in 2026-27 · 3.4% is the expected rate of inflation for 2026. Two other price increase options were considered and discounted
Date of Decision: December 15, 2025