Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the introduction of cost recovery charges for providing discretionary services associated with the allocation of addresses (including amendments to existing addresses) by the Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) service.

That the Head of Waste Management and Hub, Interim Head of Highway Maintenance;

1.     approve the introduction of cost recovery charges for providing discretionary services associated with the allocation of addresses (including amendments to existing addresses) by the Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) service;

2.     the fees are reviewed annually in line with the retail price index (published January RPIX) and to ensure that increases in overheads and staffing costs are covered.

Due to the current financial situation the service is required to identify cost savings and income generation opportunities that will enable the service to continue but minimise impact to the residents of the City. This proposal will enable the Street Naming and Numbering Service to continue to maintain the high level of service that property developers and the people of Sheffield expect.

To continue providing the complete service (statutory and discretionary) free of charge.

Reason for rejection:

It is not considered appropriate to continue providing (free of charge) the discretionary services (primarily to private developers) with public funds.