The report allows Members the opportunity to review the Council’s charges for non statutory traded services to Schools & Academies for 2016/17, which will be presented to Executive on 9 February 2016. The Committee is asked to consider the Council’s charges for non statutory traded services to Schools & Academies 2016/17 and submit its comments, observations and recommendations in respect of the Executive’s proposals to the meeting of the Executive on 9 February 2016.

The Head of Financial Performance and Support delivered a report which detailed charges for non statutory traded services to schools and Academies for 2016/17.

In response to a Member query it was confirmed that the Council sought to ensure any charges covered the costs incurred as it was against regulations to generate profit.

RECOMMENDED

1.     That the Committee endorse the document for Executive approval.

2.     That the Children’s Services OSC be requested to explore efficiencies with regards to debt recovery, pre payment methods and appropriate pricing of services.