2026/27 Revenue Estimates and Council Tax Setting

March 12, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet decided to approve the 2026/27 revenue estimates and council tax setting on 12 March 2026. This included recommending to Council the approval of the council tax requirement of £165,438,070 and setting the Camden element of council tax at £1,696.61 for Band D residents, representing a 4.99% increase. The decision also approved new and increased fees and charges, and delegated authority for certain property and grant programmes related to temporary accommodation.

The Director of Environment and Sustainability approved the procurement strategy for Camden's air quality diffusion tube monitoring contract for 2026-2029 on 12 March 2026. This strategy includes a 50/50 price/quality split and a 4.5-year contract term with an optional break clause, for an estimated aggregate value of £396,000. The decision also included contractual requirements for the London Living Wage and social value commitments.

Supporting Documents

18 2026-27 Revenue Estimates and Council Tax Setting.pdf
18a Appendix A - The Legal Framework for Setting the Council Tax.pdf
18e Appendix E - Camden Climate Budget.pdf
18c Appendix C - Directorate and Departmental Budgets and Levies.pdf
18f Appendix F - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
18 2026-27 Revenue Estimates and Council Tax Setting.pdf
18b Appendix B - Statutory Determination of Council Tax.pdf
18a Appendix A - The Legal Framework for Setting the Council Tax.pdf
18c Appendix C - Directorate and Departmental Budgets and Levies.pdf
18d Appendix D - Fees and Charges.pdf
18e Appendix E - Camden Climate Budget.pdf
18b Appendix B - Statutory Determination of Council Tax.pdf
18d Appendix D - Fees and Charges.pdf
18f Appendix F - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf
Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date12 Mar 2026
Expected date25 Feb 2026
Originally due25 Feb 2026
Lead officerDaniel Omisore