Agenda item
Outdoor Leisure Fees and Charges 2021/22
Decision:
*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.
Minutes:
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.
Supporting documents:
- Cabinet Report FCOutdoorvacilitiesV4, item 23. PDF 68 KB
- Appendix 1 Proposed fees and charges 2021-22, item 23. PDF 199 KB