Book of Charges

NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

VAT

1. This document has been revised for the 20% VAT rate applicable from 1 January 2011.

All charges listed, for which VAT is applicable, include VAT at 20%.  

Charges levied to other Glasgow City Council Services will not include VAT.  

Most charges levied against other local authorities will include VAT, however some charges are exempt i.e. those relating to the recovery of employee costs.

Pre Payment

2. Pre payment of certain fees and charges is required. This relates to charges for the following items/services:

• Hire of Glasshouses & Winter Gardens
• Catering Concessions at Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability Parks and Events;
• Funfairs;
• Allotment Rentals;
• Memorial Foundations;
• Permits to Work;
• Use of GCC precincts / areas for promotions.

It should be noted that the above list is neither exhaustive nor inclusive.

Commercial Lets

3. The hire of any facilities to private companies or commercial organisations may be subject to higher charges or negotiated rates at the discretion of management.

Hires Outwith Standard Opening Hours

4. The hire of facilities outwith standard opening hours or standard staff working hours may be subject to additional charges to cover the extra costs involved.

Plant and Floral Arrangements

5. All plants and containers are on hire only and must be returned complete at the end of the hire. While on hire, plants may require watering, consequently access to plant containers by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability staff will be necessary.  Prices quoted are for the supply and collection of material within Neighbourhoods. Regeneration and Sustainability normal working hours (i.e. 8.00am - 4.30pm: Monday - Thursday and 8.00am - 3.30pm Friday).

Interior Plant Displays

6. Plant containers are fitted with a water reservoir and a gauge indicating the water level. Plant containers are available in numerous styles to meet customer requirements.

External Rates

7. External rates are applicable to other Council Services, other organisations or individuals.

Allotment Rental Charges

8. Allotment Rental Charges (inclusive of both standard and concession rate charges) are per calendar year, i.e. January to December.

Eligibility for the 'Concession Rate' Allotment Rental Charge will be determined by the 'standard' Glasgow City Council eligibility criteria for concessions (Passport rate).

Use of Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability Venues and Facilities for Filming

9. It will be necessary to take cognisance of the requirements of the 'Film Charter of the City of Glasgow' when determining the rates and the costs to be charged to filmmakers using Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability venues and facilities. The 'Film Charter of the City of Glasgow' is published by the Glasgow Film Office.

Event Equipment Hire

10. The hirer of any equipment will be held responsible for any loss or damage to equipment.

Roads and Traffic Charges

11. In the event that clarification is needed about a particular aspect of Roads and Traffic charges, this may be sought by contacting Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability Permits Reception on telephone number 0141 287 5918.