Proposed changes to boat licence fees
As part of our draft budget for 2023/24, we are proposing to increase most fees and charges by 10% in order to cover the costs of the service being charged for.
However, we understand the pressure of rising costs and recognise some businesses and individuals would find a 10% increase unaffordable.
We are therefore proposing an increase of just 5% to boat licence fees, which is below inflation so represents a real-terms cut in prices.
The new fees would take effect from April 2023 and are shown below.
| 2022/23 fee | Proposed 2023/24 fee | Proposed increase | |
| Operators licence (first grant) | £1,060.09 | £1,113 | 5% |
| Operators licence renewal | £273.21 | £287 | 5% |
| Boat licence (per boat) | £273.21 | £287 | 5% |
| Crew licence (per person) | £43.72 | £46 | 5% |
| Canoes, kayaks etc (per vessel) | £21.89 | £23 | 5% |
| Transfer of boat licence | £109.28 | £115 | 5% |
| Variation | £318.27 | £334 | 5% |
| Application to amend the licensing conditions | £327.85 | £334 | 5% |
This consultation on these proposals closed on Thursday 2 March 2023. All the feedback we receive will be reported to councillors who will set the budget for the coming year.
Published: 11 November 2022