Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

The Board considered a report providing details of a further review to be carried out in early 2016 relating to fees and charges for piers and harbours which also recommended that an asset survey is carried out to identify any future cost pressures.  It also set out proposals to hold a series of workshops in all four areas to allow Members to consider current levels of charging, likely changes in the future, along with any potential effects in each area.

The Board was further advised that the overall review process would reflect the basic principles of operation of Council ports, whilst ensuring that their importance to the wider economic wellbeing of communities is sustained.

It was confirmed that the levels of charges for any services are ultimately a matter that is reserved to Council. 

The report also identified potential increases in fees and charges as identified through the Service Choices process.

Decision

The Board noted the content of the report and endorsed the approach outlined within the report including the proposed increases and reduced subsidies which would continue for consideration as part of the overall Service Choices process.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated December 2015, submitted)