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RESOLVED
 

(1) 
That the outcome of the provisional Local Government
Finance Settlement for 2026/27 – 2028/29 be noted as set out
in the report.
 

(2) 
That the Executive Member for Finance and Governance
be granted delegated authority to agree and submit a response to
the Government’s consultation on the provisional Local
Government Finance Settlement for 2026/27 –
2028/29.
 

(3) 
That the further work required to determine the
estimate of Business Rates Retained for 2026/27, reflecting the
Council’s local knowledge and circumstances, be noted, and
that this work has begun following the release of guidance from
Government on this matter.
 

(4) 
That it be acknowledged that the estimates of
Council Tax income presented in the report were indicative at this
stage and subject to decision by Finance Council on 23rd February
2026.
 

(5) 
That it be noted that the updated Medium Term
Financial Plan 2026/29 would be further updated once decisions on
the Council’s budget were taken at Finance Council on 23rd
February 2026.