7.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
7.2 RESOLVED to (1) approve that the Council charge fees for Registration Services in line with legislation;
(2) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve any future changes in fees payable for Registration Services in line with legislation; and
(3) if necessary, write to the General Register Office, to request clarity over future intentions for changes to the fees regime.
Reasons
7.3 The General Register Office will shortly be imposing fees on local authorities for services that were previously provided for free. The services identified in the report are for the benefit of individuals, and the Registration Service will be charging fees on a cost recovery basis. The Registration Service will retain a discretion to waive fees in cases of genuine financial hardship or registrar error.