Decision details


Pest Control Fees and Charges

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Clean and Green

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The purpose of the report is to update the fees and charges for Pest Control following the letting of a new Pest Control contract

 

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)       That the fees and charges set out in annexe 1 be agreed

Reasons for the decision:

The Pest Control service is a service used by a small number of residents for treating mice and rats. A larger number of residents use the service for the removal of wasps.

 

The prices are higher than 2016/17 but the increases reflect the increased costs of the contractor. The prices are similar or below those offered by other nearby councils.

 

Alternative options considered:

The following alternative options have been identified 

 

Option 1: To support the proposed changes

 

Option 2: To reject the proposed changes

 

Option 3: To ask officers to consider alternative improvements

 

Corporate Priorities : Safe, Green, Clean;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Ed Potter, Assistant Director Environmental Services Email: ed.potter@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 227023.

Publication date: 20/04/2017

Date of decision: 10/04/2017

Effective from: 26/04/2017

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