The report has been circulated with the Cabinet Agenda for its meeting on 18th January 2018. The relevant Minute and report has been referred direct to all Scrutiny Committees for consideration.

The Committee considered Minute 648 of Cabinet held on 18^th January 2018, which had been referred direct by Cabinet to all three Scrutiny Committees together with a report of the Corporate Management Team detailing the fees and charges for services in 2018/19 included in the budget proposals for 2018/19.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-

Note:- This is an Executive Function save that approval of the final budget following Cabinet on 13^th February 2018 is a Council Function.

Executive Councillor:- Lamb

The report has been circulated with the Cabinet Agenda for its meeting on 18th January 2018. The relevant Minute and report has been referred direct to all Scrutiny Committees for consideration.

The Committee considered Minute 648 of Cabinet held on 18^th January 2018, which had been referred direct by Cabinet to all three Scrutiny Committees together with a report of the Corporate Management Team detailing the fees and charges for services in 2018/19 included in the budget proposals for 2018/19.

Resolved:-

That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:-

Note:- This is an Executive Function save that approval of the final budget following Cabinet on 13^th February 2018 is a Council Function.

Executive Councillor:- Lamb

The report has been circulated with the Cabinet Agenda for its meeting on 18th January 2018. The relevant Minute and report has been referred direct to all Scrutiny Committees for consideration.

The Committee considered Minute 648 of Cabinet held on 18th January 2018, which had been referred direct by Cabinet to all three Scrutiny Committees together with a report of the Corporate Management Team detailing the fees and charges for services in 2018/19 included in the budget proposals for 2018/19.

In response to a question regarding the proposal to introduce pay and display parking charges in the section of Eastern Esplanade from number 65 Eastern Esplanade to Warwick Road, Southend, the Executive Councillor for Transport, Waste and Regulatory Services agreed to remove this proposal from the final budget proposals.

In response to questions regarding the proposed removal of the one hour tariff in some car parks, the Executive Councillor for Transport, Waste and Regulatory Services agreed to retain this tariff in the York Road, Tylers Avenue and Seaway Car Parks only.

In response to a question regarding the potential use of parking permits by the Samaritans in addition to the current use by registered carers, the Executive Councillor for Transport, Waste and Regulatory Services agreed to investigate the matter and provide a written response.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-

Note:- This is an Executive Function save that approval of the final budget following Cabinet on 13th February 2018 is a Council Function.

Executive Councillor:- Lamb

Report of Corporate Management Team

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Management Team detailing fees and charges for services included in the budget proposals for 2018/19.

Resolved:

That, subject to the annual commuters car park charge (East Beach) being amended to £100, the proposed fees and charges for each Department as set out in the submitted report and appendices, be endorsed.

Reason for Decision

Part of the process of maintaining a balanced budget includes a requirement to consider the contribution that fees and charges make towards that aim. This report is in fulfilment of that requirement.

Other Options

None.

Note:- This is an Executive Function save that approval of the final budget following Cabinet on 13^th February 2018 is a Council Function.

Referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees.

Executive Councillor:- Lamb