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Midlothian increases cost of running a zoo by 1000% despite having no zoos

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Published date05 March 2024
AuthorMarie Sharp
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Midlothian Council is introducing a wide range of increases to fees and charges as it looks to find more cash for services

From increasing the cost for bulky uplifts and car parks to new charges for some short term let licences, councillors last week agreed to some big increases.

But they also agreed to freezes including a decision not to increase the cost of school meals for pupils or teaching staff and freezing the heating charge for Bonnyrigg distribution network.

Among increases was the cost of a licence to operate a zoo in the country which will go up from £80 t0 £760, with a small zoo licence increasing in cost from £80 to £445.

A council spokesperson confirmed no applications for a zoo licence have been submitted or are currently in place in Midlothian.

Costs which will impact residents include an increase in the bulky uplift charge which is currently £27 for seven items and will be £30 for six items.

Some items will also face new charges based on their size including an addition £30 for a two-seater sofa and £40 for a three seater as well as a £30 charge for two items such as a...

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