The Highways & Transportation teams withinHT&Wchargefor arange ofservices providedto a varietyof utilities,consultants, businesses andto alesser extent,members of thepublic.It is proposed toincrease feesin linewith recent counciltax increases,unless feesare notcovering reasonablecosts wherea furtherincrease hasbeen proposed.
How the proposeddecision meetsthe objectivesof 'IncreasingOpportunities,Improving Opportunities
The chargeswill enablefront-line highwaysservices andactivities tobe providedthat contribute to outcome2, thatcommunities feelthe benefitsof economicgrowth bybeing in-work,healthy and enjoying agood qualityof life
FinancialImplications
The increases,where proposed,ensure the authoritycontinues torecover reasonablecosts andmeets the income recoveryincrease containedin themedium termfinancial planfor 2017/18
LegalImplications
There areno legalimplications tothis decision
Equalitiesimplications
Thereare noequalities implicationsto this decision
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or savings of more than £1m;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Division affected: (All Division);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2017
Contact: Andrew Loosemore, Head of Highway Asset Management 03000 411652 Email: andrew.loosemore@kent.gov.uk Tel: 03000 411652.
Consultation process
No consultation is planned as fees andcharges are subject toannual review.Officers have reviewed chargesto determine:
• whetherreasonable costs arebeing recovered
• howthey compare withfees chargedby otherHighway Authorities
The proposalwill bediscussed byMembers ofEnvironment andTransport CabinetCommittee at its meetingon 13March 2017.
Financial implications: Andrew Loosemore Head of Highways Asset Management Phone number 03000 411652 andrew.loosemore@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: 17/00029