Decision details
Fees and Charges 2026/27
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
The purpose of the report was to present a revised schedule of fees and charges for 2026/27. The report also described the rationale for the revised charges compared to current charges for 2025/26. Revised charges were presented at Annex A alongside current charges for 2025/26.
Councillor Patrick Coleman, Cabinet Member for Finance, introduced the report and highlighted that the report presented a revised schedule of fees and charges for 2026/27, including the rationale for changes compared to 2025/26. From 1 April 2026, many charges were recommended to increase by 3.8%, in line with the Consumer Prices Index, to maintain revenue and mitigate pressure on the 2026/27 budget. It was noted that all proposed charges were rounded appropriately and stated inclusive of VAT to reflect the actual cost to service users.
After discussion it was further noted that:
· At 4.1 The report would be revised to propose freezing pay and stay charges of one hour or less at 2025/26 levels across all car parks.
· At 4.4 There would be no season tickets available at Rissington Road car park
· At 4.5 The report would be revised to propose the introduction of a tourist levy and a minimum stay of 2 hours at Maugersbury Road Car Park, Stow on the Wold.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Coleman and seconded by Councillor Tony Dale.
Resolved that Cabinet:
1. Endorsed the rationale for revising fees and charges as set out in the report;
2. Approved the delegation of future decisions regarding the setting of Special Area of Conservation Fees to the Head of Planning Services in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning;
3. Approved the changes to car parking arrangements detailed in section 4 of the report to align with the Car Parking Strategy approved on 20 November 2025; and
4. Approved the implementation of the revised fees and charges for 2026/27, as detailed in Annex A, from 1 April 2026.
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Report author: Michelle Burge
Publication date: 09/01/2026
Date of decision: 08/01/2026
Decided at meeting: 08/01/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 17/01/2026
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