Issue - meetings

To consider the proposed fees and charges in relation to functions under the Gambling Act 2005 for the 2010/11 financial year and to determine the fees to be charged.

The Committee considered a report detailing information on proposed fees and charges in relation to the Gambling Act 2005 for the 2010/11 financial year.

The Officer reported an amendment to Appendix One in relation to the proposed annual fee for Betting Premises (excluding tracks) which had originally been included in the report at £615.00.  The amendment reduced this to £600.00 as this is the maximum fee which may be charged in accordance with the relevant secondary legislation.

A suggestion was made that the charges should be increased, however Legal advice was provided indicating that section 212 of the Gambling Act 2005 prescribes that fee levels should equate as nearly as possible to the costs of providing the service.

Further questions were asked by Members in relation to the spread of fees over the original three Boroughs and how the fees compared to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

RESOLVED

That the proposed fees as set out in Appendix One of the report be approved subject to the amendment as outlined above.