M&O02 - Financial Savings 2024-25 - Charging
| Title | M&O02 - Financial Savings 2024-25 - Charging |
|---|---|
| Council Resource | Finance and Corporate |
| Aims and Objectives | The aim of this assessment is to consider, as part of the council savings exercise, the impact of applying the 3% to charges, this will result in a saving of £0.200 million in 2024-2025. Council charges are benchmarked against neighbouring and similar sized councils. The council's concession policy will continue to apply, and this will mitigate some of the additional charges. This includes early years fees and social care costs. Concessions and discounts can help service users access council services through providing either free, or reduced charges if they meet the necessary criteria. Any concession, discount or reduction granted would be in support of the achievement of the council's objectives which include • Tackling disadvantage and deprivation • Raising educational achievement and attainment • Improving and maintaining health and physical with activity • Promoting participation in cultural activities and providing quality facilities to support communities. |
| Conclusion | The aim of this assessment is to consider as part of the council savings exercise the impact of applying a 3% standard inflationary increase to charges, this will result in a saving of £0.200 million in 2024 25. Council charges are benchmarked against neighbouring and similar sized councils. The council's concession policy will continue to apply, and this will mitigate some of the additional charges. This includes early years fees and social care costs. Concessions and discounts can help service users access council services through providing either free or reduce charges if they meet the necessary criteria. Any concession discount or reduction granted would be in support of the achievement of the council's objectives which include • Tackling disadvantage and deprivation • Recent educational achievement entertainment • Improving and maintaining health and physical activity • Promoting participation in cultural activities and providing quality facilities to support communities There is the potential that the option to increase charges could have an adverse effect in relation to the protected characteristics of age, and disability. This will be monitored and reported on as part of ongoing financial monitoring and reporting procedures. Any significant changes to income generation will be picked up as part of the process and reported in financial reports. Approved with amendment by Council on 21 February 2024 Charging Increase revised to 6%. |
| Completion date | 21 February 2024 |
| Contact Email address | equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
| Area | Council Wide |