Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Epping Forest.

Members noted that licensing of activity on Forest Land and sales of produce has raised a total of £106,287 so far in the 2016/17 financial year. Produce sales have generated £10,659; horse riding licences raised £17,287; the licensing of regulatory activity realised £35,700 while fairs and circuses produced £42,640.

In line with the pricing formula contained within the Byelaws for the Regulation of Horseriding (2003) it is proposed that Horse Riding Licence Fees are raised by the Retail Price Index (RPI) using the 12 month figure set in October 2016 of 0.7%. Produce charges will remain unchanged as they currently reflect the market value which is projected to remain static over the future year.

In line with the Service Based Review targets for increased income between 2015/16 – 2017/18, a range of proposed increases from 1.2 % CPI; 5% and 10% are presented with a recommendation that charges for all other licences in 2017/18 be raised by a figure of 10%.

Resolved – that Member approved the charges for 2017/18.