The Finance and Performance committee approved the draft 2023/24 fees and charges at its meeting on 2 March.

The fees and charges are used to fund the operation and maintenance of a variety of services provided to the community.

Fees and charges have predominately increased by the rate of inflation used for year 3 of the Long-Term Plan, 2.82%.

The fees and charges are now closed for consultation and submissions.

• New fees have been approved for Kiwa Pools.
• The fixed and renewal registration fees for food multisite businesses have increased by 100%.
• Lawson Field Theatre - due to the increase in demand from the public in hiring just the Rose Room there are additional fees for full and half-day hire.