2026/27 Revenue Estimates and Council Tax Setting

July 6, 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 6 July 2026. This included recommending to Council the approval of the council tax requirement for 2026/27 and a 4.99% increase in council tax. The decision also agreed 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 on 12 March 2026. This decision allows for an open procedure tender with a 50/50 price/quality split for a 4.5-year contract valued at £396,000. The strategy includes social value commitments such as STEAM work experience placements and air quality workshops.

The Chief Experience and Information Officer approved the procurement strategy and direct award of a contract for a Children's Education Management System on 30 June 2026. This decision awards a 3-year contract, with a 12-month extension option, to NEC Software Solutions Limited for £499,924. The system will support statutory duties for admissions, SEN, and other education services.

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 - New Homes for Small Sites Package B proposed planning application for Hadley Street.pdf
Report - New Homes for Small Sites Package B proposed planning application for Hadley Street.pdf
Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf
Who Cares report.pdf
Appendix A - Process report.pdf
Report - Procurement strategy and award for Childrens Education Management System.pdf
Report - Procurement strategy and award for Childrens Education Management System.pdf
Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf
Report - Procurement strategy and award for Childrens Education Management System.pdf
Report - Procurement strategy and award for Childrens Education Management System.pdf
Appendix B - Impact report.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date6 Jul 2026
Effective from15 Jul 2026
Expected date25 Feb 2026
Originally due25 Feb 2026
Lead officerDaniel Omisore
Subject to call-inYes