The Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance introduced the report which set-out the proposed level of fees and charges to be levied for the next financial year 2022/23 and would take effect from 1 April 2022.  He advised that the report would be considered by the Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 26 January 2022.

A Member drew attention to pages 42 and 43 of Appendix I of the report in respect of residents parking and asked that the Head of Service look into why the Council charged the same for a one hour permit as they did for an all-day permit. 

Councillor Ben Martin drew attention to page 54 of Appendix I in respect of white bar markings and moved the following amendment:  That the total charge of white bar markings be rounded-up to £155.00 for the installation of new white bar markings, and £130.00 for the re-painting of existing white bar markings.  This was seconded by Councillor Mike Baldock.  On being put to the vote the amendment was agreed.

A Member drew attention to page 41 of the report and asked that Cockleshell Walk be included in the list of Sittingbourne car parks on page 40 of the report rather than as a separate item. This was agreed by Members.

Recommended:

(1)      That the proposed fees and charges 2022/23 as set out in the report as amended to include the total charge of white bar markings to be rounded-up to £155.00 for the installation of new white bar markings, and £130,000 for the re-painting of existing white bar markings be agreed.

(2)      That in respect of Taxi Licensing delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing & Community Services in consultation with the Director of Resources and the Cabinet Member for Community to amend the fees and charges as a result of a review of the charges in 2021/22.