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CBS News
16-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Camping fees in Michigan are increasing across state parks
Higher fees go into effect soon for Michigan campers after the Department of Natural Resources adjusted fees for modern and semi-modern campsites and all overnight lodging. Officials say this increase, the first in three years, will help ensure the long-term sustainability of state park operations and keep rates aligned with fixed costs. Officials say the adjustments were based on market analysis to improve customer service, foster cleaner parks and restrooms, uphold natural resource stewardship efforts and upgrade campground amenities. The Michigan State Park Advisory supported the fees. Specialists used the Consumer Price Index, and a demand-priced lodging model to establish them. The new rates, which begin on August 1, 2025, include: Other new rates include facility rental fees at Belle Isle Park, which will be adjusted in phases. The Outdoor Adventure Center and Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center will be adjusted this year. However, no fees will increase for rustic campsites in state parks or forests. User fees and royalty revenues contribute 97% of state parks' funding for operations and maintenance.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Planning application fees in Guernsey to rise by 17%
The cost of putting in a planning or building control application will rise by 17% from 30 an email sent to agents, the Director of Planning for the States of Guernsey, Jim Rowles said the Development and Planning Authority (DPA) agreed to the increase in response to "inflation and to truly reflect the cost of the service being provided".According to latest data, inflation in Guernsey currently sits at 4.2%.Mr Rowles added in the email that the approach was in line with guidance from the Policy and Resource Committee to "make sure that costs are met by those who use the service rather than being funded by other taxpayers who may never use the service". 'Not entirely fair' Planning and building control fees last rose in 2024 by 7.3%.Officials said the service was looking into how AI and other technology could improve efficiency. Chris Crew, senior planning consultant at law firm Collas Crill, said he was "surprised" by the increase and would have liked to have seen an explanation of how the figure of 17% came Crew added it was "not entirely fair that all of the costs of delivering the system be placed on applicants" but that he understood the States wanted "to make services supported by those who are using them".
