Decision Maker: Director of City Operations
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Agreed: that the annual allotments rental increase as illustrated in the table below and from the allotment year commencing 2nd February 2018 be approved
|
Item |
Current Charge £ |
Proposed Price Change £ |
New Charge |
% Increase |
|
Category A- (per perch) |
£11.60 |
£0.48 |
£12.08 |
4.14% |
|
Category A – (per perch concession) |
£5.80 |
£0.24 |
£6.04 |
4.14% |
|
Category B- (per perch) |
£11.26 |
£0.46 |
£11.72 |
4.09% |
|
Category B - (per perch concession) |
£5.63 |
£0.23 |
£5.86 |
4.09% |
|
Category C- (per perch) |
£10.82 |
£0.44 |
£11.26 |
4.07% |
|
Category C - (per perch concession) |
£5.41 |
£0.22 |
£5.63 |
4.07% |
|
Chalet |
£110.16 |
£4.44 |
£114.60 |
4.03% |
|
Chalet Concession |
£55.08 |
£2.22 |
£57.30 |
4.03% |
|
Brick Cubicle |
£25.50 |
£0.86 |
£26.36 |
3.37% |
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Average increase = RPI October 2017 |
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4.00% |
· The table within the report demonstrates that under the proposal the annual rental per perch would remain affordable for customers - consistent with the provisions of the 1950 Allotments Act. The average increase of 4% is based on the RPI for October 2017 (the most recent RPI figure available).
· By comparison, where increases in fees and charges for 2017/18 for Parks and Outdoor Sport are being proposed they average out at 5.46%
· In terms of affordability, plot holders aged 60 and above and those in receipt of qualifying benefits and possession of a MAX Active Card will continue to be eligible for a 50% reduction in the rental fee. Furthermore, there is an option for plot holders to spread their payments quarterly.
Publication date: 07/12/2017
Date of decision: 01/12/2017
Effeithiol O: 19/12/2017