Issue details
To approve a mid-year inflationary increase in fees and charges of 5% with effect from 1 October 2022
To approve a mid-year inflationary increase in fees and charges of 5% with effect from 1 October 2022 as set out below:
1. An increase in the garden waste collection charge from £47/year to £50/year per bin for new subscriptions and renewals. There will be no change to the number of collections per household per year;
2. An increase in the bulky waste collection charge, including a special collection, to £22 per unit;
3. An increase in the bulky waste collection charge for a 5 seat three piece suite to £33.00, calculated at 1.5 units;
4. An increase in all commercial waste charges of 5%;
5. An increase of 5% for all other waste and recycling related charges set out in the fees and charges schedule.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/08/2022
Decision due: 16 Aug 2022 by Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling and Street Services
Lead member: Councillor Iain Dobie, Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling & Street Services cllr.iain.dobie@cheltenham.gov.uk
Contact: Karen Watson, Environmental Partnerships Manager 01242 264 397 Email: [email protected].
Consultation process
Internal consultation has taken place with the relevant officers and the Cabinet Member Waste, Recycling and Street Services. Officers and the Cabinet Member support the decision to increase fees and charges by 5% to offset the negative impact of inflationary pressures on fuel and supplies/services.
Decisions