Licensing and Regulatory Committee	Thursday, 29 September 2016	Matter for Information
Title:	Scale of Fees and Charges 2017/18
Author:	Martin Hone (Chief Financial Officer / Section 151 Officer)
1.	Introduction
1.1	This report outlines the proposed scale of fees and charges for areas covered by this Committee for the financial year 2017/18.
2.	Recommendations
2.1	That Members consider and recommend to the Policy, Finance and Development Committee the proposed scale of fees and charges for 2017/18
3.	Information
3.1	The Council charges for a number of its services that are provided to the public. All fees and charges are reviewed on an annual basis as part of the budget setting process.
3.2	When setting charges, the following factors are taken into consideration: Statutory obligations; Policies and objectives of the Council ; Inflation and relevant indices; Local market research and competition (where relevant); The impact of price changes on activity level or demand; Changes in taxation; Budget position and any associated gap; and The cost of providing the service.
3.3	As at July 2016, Retail Price Index (RPI), which is a measure of inflation stood at 1.9%. This has been used as a guide for Heads of Service when considering the 2017/18 increase. This guide has been used to increase those charges not set by statute.
3.4	Appendix 1 shows the current and next year’s proposed charges together with any specific explanation of the change to any individual charge including an indication of those which are set by statute.
Background Documents:- Fee and Charges 2016/17 Budget Strategy 2017/18
Email:	chris.raymakers@oadby-wigston.gov.uk	Tel:	(0116) 257 2891
Implications Financial (CR) As contained in the report and the appendix to this report. Legal (AC) No significant implications. Risk (CR) CR1 Decreasing Financial Resources CR9 Economy Equalities (AC) No significant implications. Equality Assessment:- Initial Screening Full Assessment Not Applicable