URL: https://democracy.tmbc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1737

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: Consideration was given to recommendation HP 24/41 of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee of 3 December 2024 in respect of fees and charges for HMOs and licensing of caravans with effect from 1 April 2025.   Cabinet had due regard to the views of the Scrutiny Select Committee, the financial and value for money considerations and legal implications and recognised that in bringing forward the charging proposals for 2025/26 consideration had been given to a range of factors including the Borough Council’s overall financial position, market position, trading patterns and the current rate of inflation and customer feedback.   RESOLVED:   That   (1)            the proposed fee for licensing of HMOs (representing an increase of 3.5%) as detailed in 5.1.6 of the report be approved;   (2)            the proposed fee for caravan sites for permanent residential use  (representing an increase of 3.5%) as detailed in 5.2.3 the report be approved   (3)            the proposed fees be implemented from 1 April 2025

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024