Issue - meetings

The report of the Director – Neighbourhoods is attached.

It was RESOLVED that the revised Mobile Homes Fees Policy 2024-2029 be approved.

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety, Councillor Inglis presented the report of the Director – Neighbourhoods, outlining the Mobile Homes Fees Policy 2024-2029. 

Councillor Inglis advised that this was an update to the current Policy, which would expire this year, and stated that it was a requirement of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to publish a policy when a Council intended to recover its costs.  Councillor Inglis advised that licensing ensured that Health and Safety standards were met, and any infringement would be subject to enforcement, if required.  Cabinet noted that there was an alternative not to charge; however, Councillor Inglis felt that in the interests of efficiency, it was important to cover costs.

In seconding the recommendation Councillor Upton stated that the Policy outlined the work officers did and noted from the report that the fees were to remain unchanged this year, but as part of the annual review would be looked at again next year.

It was RESOLVED that the revised Mobile Homes Fees Policy 2024-2029 be approved.