Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services in respect of the rate of Harbour Dues for 2019.

The Board considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 12 in the Minute Book).

The Board considered the options for setting the annual rate of Harbour Dues.

As part of the discussion, the desire to maintain a reasonable balance within the Asset Enhancement Reserve was noted to ensure that the Harbour Authority would be able to support any future projects or initiatives going forward.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Board approves an increase in Harbour Dues of 1.5% for 2019.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services in respect of the rate of Harbour Dues for 2019.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 11 in the Minute Book).

The Committee considered options for setting the annual rate of Harbour Dues.

Following Members’ questions it was confirmed that the demand for moorings remained high and that the intention behind the proposed 1.5% Harbour Dues increase was to cover the costs of the Harbour Authority, including staffing costs following the recent Local Government pay award, and not to make excessive profit.

All Members participated in the discussion and agreed the below recommendation in accordance with the existing dispensation, under Section 33(2) (a) and (c) of the Localism Act expiring on 31 July 2021, enabling all Members to fully participate and vote in any business of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee when they would otherwise be prevented from doing so by virtue of a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest arising from holding a mooring on the River Hamble.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee recommends to the River Hamble Harbour Board the approval of an increase in Harbour Dues of 1.5% for 2019