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Status:
Decision Subject To Call In
Business Item
Proposed Beach Hut Fees and Charges 2026-27
Date of Decision
Tue 13 Jan 2026
Description
Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Matter for Decision (to consider...)
To approve the proposed Beach Hut Fees and Charges 2026-27
Service Area
Financial Services, Corporate Performance & Risk Management
Service Area 2
Not Applicable
Is Decision District Wide
No
Decision Made
That Cabinet:
1. Approved the proposed fee increases based on the Office for National Statistics
(ONS) CPI rates, to be implemented from 1 April 2026 based upon the September
2025 CPI which is 3.8%
2. Granted delegated authority to the Strategic Director, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, to increase fees and charges each year in
April, in line with the preceding September’s CPI rate.
3. Grants delegated authority to the Strategic Director, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, to draft and approve a revised pricing
structure to provide more uniform options across the area for the hire of beach
huts.
Reason for Decision
This proposal is principally driven by the inflationary pressures evident in the UK with
the most recent CPI figures showing an increase in inflation and a hold at the current
level. By adopting this moderate and transparent fee approach it ensures that the sites
can continue to absorb potential cost increases whilst providing affordable and
attractive visitor services.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected
The options to consider included:
7.1.1. No fee increase – this would limit revenue growth and potentially risk the
quality of service provided at the sites as inflation increases the costs that the
sites are exposed to.
7.1.2. A fee increase of CPI rate - This will ensure that the income rises to offset the
inflationary increases in effect on the services delivered at the sites. It will help
to maintain financial stability and keep visitor services affordable.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared
None
Any Dispensation Granted
None
Decision Criteria
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Wards
Aldeburgh and Leiston; Beccles and Worlingham; Bungay and Wainford; Carlford and Fynn Valley; Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Gunton and St Margarets; Halesworth and Blything; Harbour and Normanston; Kelsale and Yoxford; Kesgrave; Kessingland; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Oulton Broad; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Saxmundham; Southwold; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge; Wrentham, Wangford and Westleton
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Decision History
| 29/12/2025 13:31:25 | Lorraine Fitch | Business Item Created | |
| 29/12/2025 13:31:25 | Lorraine Fitch | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 29/12/2025 13:31:25 | Lorraine Fitch | Meeting Added | 13/01/2026 6:00PM |
| 29/12/2025 13:31:42 | | General Details Edited | Reference Number Generated (ES/2647) |
| 29/12/2025 13:31:42 | Lorraine Fitch | Status Changed | Decision Scheduled [1] |
| 29/12/2025 13:35:21 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Eastern Felixstowe |
| 29/12/2025 13:35:21 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Western Felixstowe |
| 30/12/2025 14:20:01 | Alli Stone | General Details Edited | |
| 05/01/2026 11:23:02 | Marjorie Barnes | General Details Edited | |
| 05/01/2026 11:27:50 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
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