Decision details

To consider price setting for 2020-21.

Reason for the Decision

To cover the increase in costs of delivering the commercial waste services.

Alternative Options considered and rejected

Three other options were considered and rejected. There were:

·         Apply no uplift and maintain current 2019-20 prices

·         Apply a 4% uplift

·         Apply a 5% uplift

Budget Implications

Applying the variable price increase will allow for the 2020-21 income target to be met.

Legal Implications

No implications identified

Any conflict of Interest

No conflict of interest

Reference documents

Commercial Waste pricing options 2020-21 report

To apply a variable level of price increase with a minimum of 4% and averaging 8.79%