Edinburgh City Council is weighing up increasing fees for parking, permits, events, and other services.
Some changes won’t affect everyone much. However, other increases will really matter. Parking charges could go up again. Council tax might also increase by 8% or even 10%. Parking permits get pricier too.
Resident permits may increase by 3% to 6%. Visitor permits could jump as high as 17%. On-street parking might cost 15% more. That means some spots could cost £9 hourly. Housing and temp accommodations might rise 7%.
Day care costs might actually drop at two places. Jewel House could fall slightly to £1639 weekly. Ferrylee might drop to £1785 each week. Other places will see an increase. Marionville could be as high as 5.86%.
Community alarm costs will be up; they’ll rise 5%. Washing and drying costs are going up in its sheltered housing. Staying at outdoor centers, like Benmore, rises. Color photocopies at libraries jump 18%. They will now cost 65p each page.
Renting council rooms might cost more too. Saughton Park’s conservatory is rising 20%. It’ll now cost £30 hourly. Major City Chambers rooms are rising 11.76%. That’s £95 hourly or £600 daily on weekdays. The council chamber could cost £1300 daily.
Wedding costs are climbing as well. Registrar fees for civil ceremonies outside the office will increase. Weekday ceremonies will be £495. Saturday will cost £650, and Sundays and holidays £675.
Even cremation costs are increasing, sadly. Weekday cremations with full services may cost £947. A simple cremation would be $586. Saturday costs could reach £1,121. Sunday services will run to £1,237. Cremations for children will remain free.
Burials are going up dramatically. Sunday burials may reach £2,042. Saturday services could cost £1,838. Weekday burials will be cheaper. The price could be £1,457. The priciest option is a Sunday double interment. That is estimated to be £2,816.
Renting venues like the Usher Hall will cost about 5% more. The Ross Bandstand could cost £5135 daily. Hiring Princes Street Gardens for events could be £3,630. Museum and art center rentals also rise. Private museum tours also increases.
Nelson and Scott Monuments will also see price hikes. Adult entry to Nelson Monument will be £7. Family tickets will be £22. Tickets for adults at Scott Monument cost £9. The family ticket for two adults and two children will increase to £26.
Event costs in parks are increasing too. Small events at places like Meadows will cost £550. Large events there will cost £885. Sighthill Park is cheaper, with a small event there costing £330. Larger events will cost £550.
Even garden waste collection is rising. A permit for garden waste emptying will be £45. Renting an allotment is increasing too. A half-plot is £85 yearly. The cost is lower for the elderly or students at £42.
There are cost increases for grass cutting, depending on the size. Hedge trimming also gets more expensive. School meals will also rise. Primary meals will be £2.65. School milk will cost 24p.
Even coffee at City Chambers is going up, as is wine. Coffee and a biscuit increases to £4.30. A can of Irn Bru at the bar will be £3.10. A glass of wine will cost £6.
Budget problems are causing these price hikes. The council hopes the 8% tax hike helps payments. Most new costs could start April 1st. Parking changes might depend on when your permit ends.