Council and Democracy

Agenda item

Playing Pitches Fees and Charges 2022/23

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the fees and charges, as detailed in appendix A of the officer’s report, be introduced from 1 April 2022 for:

·      The hire of football pitches

·      The hire of Cricket pitches

·      The hire of recreation grounds

·      The hire of community rooms in parks

·      Launching fees at Poolsbrook Country Park

·      The hire of Netball court at Eastwood Park.

·      The hire of the Petanque facility at Eastwood park

 

2.    That the fees for the following facilities be increased on an individual basis:

·      Catering rights to £100 per unit/stall.

·      Permits for metal detecting to £30.

·      Permits for commercial fitness coaches to £110.

 

3.    That should the new facilities for tennis be available before 1 April 2023 the decision on fees and charges for the remainder of 22/23 be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing for approval.

 

4.    That no increase to the charges for the Miniature train be applied.

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS

 

To comply with the Council’s Budget Strategy, the annual review of fees and charges should aim to recover at least the full cost of the service except where there is an opportunity to maximise income or Members determine a reduction or subsidy should be made for a specific reason.

 

In preparing this report, due regard has been made to the Council’s budget strategy and the need to support the development of a balanced and sustainable budget.

Minutes:

The Environmental Services Manager submitted a report setting out the proposed fees and charges for playing pitches and outdoor leisure facilities for 2022/23.

 

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

 

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the fees and charges, as detailed in appendix A of the officer’s report, be introduced from 1 April 2022 for:

·      The hire of football pitches

·      The hire of cricket pitches

·      The hire of recreation grounds

·      The hire of community rooms in parks

·      Launching fees at Poolsbrook Country Park

·      The hire of the netball court at Eastwood Park.

·      The hire of the Petanque facility at Eastwood park

 

2.     That the fees for the following facilities be increased on an individual basis:

·      Catering rights to £100 per unit/stall.

·      Permits for metal detecting to £30.

·      Permits for commercial fitness coaches to £110.

 

3.    That should the new facilities for tennis be available before 1 April 2023 the decision on fees and charges for the remainder of 22/23 be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing for approval.

 

4.    That no increase to the charges for the Miniature train be applied.

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS

 

To comply with the Council’s Budget Strategy, the annual review of fees and charges should aim to recover at least the full cost of the service except where there is an opportunity to maximise income or Members determine a reduction or subsidy should be made for a specific reason.

 

In preparing this report, due regard has been made to the Council’s budget strategy and the need to support the development of a balanced and sustainable budget.

 

In preparing this report, due regard has been made to the Council’s budget strategy and the need to support the development of a balanced and sustainable budget.

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