*RESOLVED –

1.    That an increase of 3% be introduced from 1 April 2021 for:

·      the hire of pitches for football;

·      the hire of recreation grounds and community rooms in parks; and

·      to the ground rent charge for circus, funfairs and one off events.

2.    That the arrangements for the hire of bowling greens, tennis courts and cricket pitches be reviewed in line with current lease arrangements.

3.    That there be no increase in ticket prices for the miniature railway (currently £2 for an individual or £5 for a family ticket).

4.    That the Environmental Services Manager, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be granted delegated authority to adjust the approved fees and charges to maximise promotional opportunities to stimulate usage, support the retention of customers and/or to respond to external market forces.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To comply with the Council’s Budget Strategy.

The Environmental Services Manager submitted a report setting out the proposed fees and charges for outdoor leisure facilities for 2021/22.

The proposed fees and charges were detailed in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That an increase of 3% be introduced from 1 April 2021 for:

·      the hire of pitches for football;

·      the hire of recreation grounds and community rooms in parks; and

·      to the ground rent charge for circus, funfairs and one off events.

2.    That the arrangements for the hire of bowling greens, tennis courts and cricket pitches be reviewed in line with current lease arrangements.

3.    That there be no increase in ticket prices for the miniature railway (currently £2 for an individual or £5 for a family ticket).

4.    That the Environmental Services Manager, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be granted delegated authority to adjust the approved fees and charges to maximise promotional opportunities to stimulate usage, support the retention of customers and/or to respond to external market forces.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To comply with the Council’s Budget Strategy.