Decision details

Charging for the Control of rats at Residential Properties

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider the cessation of the free treatment of rats at residential properties and the introduction of a chargeable pest control service for the treatment of rats at residential properties.

Decision:

That a subsidised fixed charge of £30 for up to 4 visits should be applied for the treatment of rats at residential properties, subject to a fee wavier being available to applicants who can demonstrate their eligibility of the range of benefit entitlements listed in the report.

 

That the final value of the charge be approved through the fees and charges approval process.

 

That officers monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the charging regime and report back to Cabinet any need for modification or refinement.

Report author: Nesta Barker

Publication date: 16/01/2014

Date of decision: 15/01/2014

Decided at meeting: 15/01/2014 - Cabinet

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