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 type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2022
Decision due: 21 Dec 2021 by Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities
Lead director: Executive Director, Place