The Portfolio Holder for Finance presented a report from the Head of Finance, Governance and Assurance [s151 Officer] recommending the level of fees and charges to be applied in 2018/19.

RESOLVED:

i.      That the breakdown of the total income for 2017/18 and 2018/19 be noted and in particular that the proposed 2018/19 charges for discretionary services represent only £34.159m of the £72.337m of income derived from Fees and Charges.

ii.    That the charges for 2018/19 be approved as detailed in Appendix 3 to be implemented 1 April 2018, recognising that managers have proposed varying policies for 2018/19.

iii.   That it be noted that as previously agreed, any changes to fees and charges proposed by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust Ltd. in relation to the outsourced leisure facilities will only be referred to Cabinet and Council for approval if the proposed increases exceed Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the preceding November.

iv.   That subject to restrictions or exemptions identified in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill it is recommended to Council that  

a)    Social Housing rents for 2018/19 are reduced by 1% from 1st April 2018.

b)    Affordable rents for 2018/19 are reduced by 1% from 1st April 2018.

c)    Shared Ownership rents continue to be set at 2.75% of the outstanding capital value of the home at the time of sale and thereafter increased each April by the greater of the preceding September Consumer Price Index plus 1% or 1%. 

d)    Service charges continue to be set on the basis of actual cost.