The fee charged for the administering of the DFG is to increase from 10% to 20%. This is expected to take effect from the 1st August 2023.
Kirklees Financial Procedure Rules;
“Fees and charges must be reviewed at least once per annum. Service Directors have authority to implement new charges and amend existing fees and charges to achieve budget targets, to account for changes in legislation and market conditions, in consultation with the appropriate Strategic Director, relevant Portfolio Holder and Chief Finance Officer.”
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023
Decision due: 11 Jul 2023 by Service Director - Homes & Neighbourhoods
Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Children's Services (Statutory responsibility for children)
Lead director: David Shepherd
Department: Finance and Regeneration
Contact: Paul Howard, Acting Head of Housing (Policy and Strategy) 01484 221000 Email: paul.howard@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: This was considered and agreed by the Service Director with Responsibility in consultation with the relevant portfolio holder. Naz Parkar and Councillor Cathy Scott (Housing and Democracy) The Finance Service Director, Dean Langton has also signed off the report in accordance with the Council’s Financial Procedure Rules.