Purpose

The report sets the Council Tax base for
2026-27 taking account of the numbers of dwellings, Bandings, and
discounts amongst others.

Content

Resolved –
 
(1)          
That the number of Band D equivalent properties
for 2026-27 across the Bradford Metropolitan District is fixed at
148,486 (as set out in Appendix A, line 14 of Document
“AU”).
 
(2)          
That the Council Tax Base for 2026-27 for each
Parish (as set out in Appendix B to Document “AU”) be
approved.
 
(3)          
That Bradford’s £0.43m share of the
anticipated 2025-26 Council Tax deficit be noted, along with the
Police and Fire shares of the deficit (as set out in 6.3 of
Document “AU”).
 
(4)          
That the latest estimate of the gross shares of
Business Rates income for 2026-27 will be reported to the Executive
at the March 2026 budget meeting.
 
(5)          
That authority is delegated to the Section 151
officer, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the
Chief Executive, to make any necessary amendments to the Business
Rates estimates arising from completion of the 2026-27 NNDR1
form.
 

To be actioned by:  Interim Strategic Director
Corporate Resources/S151
 
Overview and Scrutiny Area:
Corporate
 
(Celia
Yang – 07977 814829)