17.1 Overview
Income from fees and charges is an important source of revenue for the Authority. Charges do more however than just raise income. They have a significant role to play in the achievement of a range of council objectives, from corporate priorities for social inclusion or the environment, to the health of the population.
Charges also have a central role to play in service delivery: raising income; controlling access; responding to competition; funding investment; and affecting public behaviour. Charges should be reviewed as part of the revenue budget and Service Plan setting process where possible.
Detailed procedures make reference to different types of fees and charges including discretionary charges.
School’s should apply the guidance in the School’s Financial Regulations with regards the setting of fees and charges rather than apply the procedures and policy shown below.
17.2 Responsibility/Accountability
17.2.1 Cabinet (click here for all responsibilities for the Cabinet)
Approving a corporate Fees & Charges Strategy.
17.2.2 Directors (click here for all responsibilities for the Directors)
Leading on the development and improvement of the Fees and Charges Strategy.
17.2.2.1 Section 151 Officer (click here for all responsibilities for the Section 151 Officer)
Assisting in the development and improvement of the Fees and Charges Strategy.
17.2.3 Business Unit Heads (click here for all responsibilities for Business Unit Heads)
Applying the Fees & Charges Strategy when developing, Service Plans and Revenue Budgets.
Assisting in the development and improvement of the Fees and Charges Strategy.
17.3 Policy (click here for the detailed procedures)
The Fees & Charges Strategy will form the basis of all fees and charges set within the Authority. The Strategy will establish clear principles for charging, integrate charging into service management linking with corporate objectives, service improvement priorities and set clear objectives and targets.
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