Sport Division Charges 2007.

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A decision made (23/10/2006) regarding Sport Division Charges 2007.

Subject:	Sport Division Charges 2007
Decision Reference:	MD-ESC-2006-0064	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		As title
Written Report – Title:	Sport Division Charges 2007	Written report – Author:		David Bisson
Decision(s): To increase some of the charges applied to activities and facility hire for the sport and leisure division with effect from January 1st 2007.
Reason(s) for decision: To keep charges in line with other providers and to ensure that the revised charges take account of increased costs associated with operating facilities and putting on activities.
Action required: Instruct the Head of Operations to apply the new charges and to inform customers through relevant publicity.
Signature:			Date of Decision: 23 October 2006