Decision details

Decision

That a 3.6% increase be applied to the garden waste service price for 2022-23.

This will set the garden waste price at £59.00 for the 2022-23 service year.

Reason for the decision

To cover the increased costs of delivering the garden waste service.

The 3.6% increase is the projected rate of inflation for 2022.

Alternative Options considered and rejected

Two other options were considered and rejected. These were:

1)    Apply a 0% price increase

2)    Apply a 4.6% price increase

Budget Implications

No significant budget implications identified

Legal Implications

No legal implications identified

Any Conflict of Interest

None

Decision

That a 3.6% increase be applied to the garden waste service price for 2022-23.

This will set the garden waste price at £59.00 for the 2022-23 service year.