Decision details

Reason(s) for Decisions:

To allow Dorset Council to recover all costs associated with purchasing and delivering some of the household waste containers.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

Two other price increase options were considered and rejected as these would not fully cover the costs incurred by Dorset Council in providing these services. These were:

1.    Apply a 0% price increase.

2.    Apply a 5% price increase.

Any conflict of interest declared by any member consulted:

No

Any dispensation granted in respect of any declared conflict of interest:

N/A

Decision:

It was decided to apply a variable price increase. All charges to be uplifted by a minimum of 5% (Dorset Council’s inflation forecast for 2024-25), but higher if needed to ensure that all additional costs incurred by Dorset Council in providing these services are recovered.

This decision is delegated to the Executive Director for Place in conjunction with the relevant Cabinet Member, under Dorset Council’s Scheme of Delegation.