URL: https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2415

Decision Maker: Director of Place Management

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This Officer Delegated Decision (ODD) updates the Place Services Fees and Charges for implementation from 1 April 2026, reflecting updated market rates and benchmarking across comparable authorities and private-sector providers. This change reflects the need to maintain cost recovery, protect the Council from budget pressures, and ensure best value for residents and businesses. These changes are as follows: Business Waste - Transfer Station Charges Unsorted commercial waste (C&I) - loose & compacted, construction and demolition waste?per?tonne? £203.00 Unsorted commercial waste (C&I) - loose & compacted, construction and demolition waste?minimum charge 0.5?tonne? £102.00 Upholstered domestic seating (POPs waste) - charge per item within mixed waste load £21.70 Source sorted recyclables (timber, wood, garden waste)?per?tonne? £78.00 Source sorted recyclables (timber, wood, garden waste) per?tonne.??Minimum charge per load 0.5?tonne? £39.00 Unsorted recyclables? £85.60 Unsorted recyclables?minimum charge 0.5?tonne? £42.80 Plasterboard? £95.30 Plasterboard Minimum charge 0.5?tonne? £47.15 Mixed inert waste (soil and hardcore)? £50.00 Mixed inert waste (soil and hardcore) Minimum charge 0.5?tonne?£25.00 Loads containing upholstered domestic seating? £316.00? Loads containing upholstered domestic seating minimum charge 0.05?tonne? £158 Mattress?(all sizes)?- charge per unit £20.60 New business waste recycling streams? £POA? All Transfer Station charges shown are exclusive of VAT (chargeable to all customers). Trading Standards Charges Buy with Confidence Membership - National Scheme New Members from 01/04/2016. All prices excluding VAT Initial Application Fee £POA from range - Dependent on size £165; £229; £288 0-5 employees £305 6-20 employees £460 21-50 employees £610 50+ employees POA Food Safety Charges The Food Safety Team have previously charged a fee for Food Hygiene Rating re-score visits carried out between 1 & 3 months after issue of the original rating. Re-score visits carried out after a 3-month period were without charge. A charge is proposed to be extended to all re-score visits from 1st April 2026, irrespective of the timeframe. This is to ensure consistency with Neighbouring Authorities who already levy this fee. Food Hygiene Rating Reinspection Charges For a reinspection upon request in advance of the programmed inspection Reinspection Charge Fee £208

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Date of Decision: March 25, 2026