Decision details

Brown Bins - Changes to Annual Charging

Decision Maker: Executive Portfolio Holder with delegated authority for Finance and Vale Halls

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

From 1 January 2010, to increase charges to customers of the brown bin service who choose not to pay their renewal by Direct Debit to £39.50 per annum.  Those who renew by Direct Debit will continue to be charged £34.50 per annum.  This decision covers the financial year 2009/10.  The charges for 2010/11 will be determined as part of the budget setting process and will be subject to the approval of full council. 

Reasons for the decision:

To safeguard the council’s financial position in accordance with its payments strategy. The council incurs additional costs for customers not paying by Direct Debit. 

Alternative options considered:

The alternative would be to leave the charges the same, regardless of payment method. 

Publication date: 28/09/2009

Date of decision: 25/09/2009

Effective from: 06/10/2009

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