Fees and charges 2026-27

To keep our services running smoothly, some fees and charges will increase from 1 July this year.

Council approved most fees and charges for the 2026–27 financial year at its meeting on 11 February 2026.

A council report presented to elected members outlined all the proposed changes to fees and charges across council services. The report included recommended adjustments to reflect the cost of delivering services.

Elected members approved all of the proposed changes, with two exceptions:

The proposed charge for caregivers accompanying children under five at council swimming pools was not approved. This will remain free of charge.
Proposed changes to Environmental Health Services fees and charges (in terms of regulation 7 of the Health (Registration of Premises) Regulations 1996) were not approved. These remain unchanged.

Excerpt from Council report: Fees & Charges 2026-27

We are currently consulting on proposed changes to trade waste, planning, and miscellaneous service fees, which are not yet finalised.