Budget & Council Tax Resolution 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-2029

February 23, 2026 Council (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the Council approved its revenue budget for 2026/27, its Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029, and set the Council Tax at £216.95 for a Band D equivalent property, representing a 2.99% increase.

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Purpose

This report concludes the budget setting
process for 2026/27. It sets out recommendations for setting the
Council Tax after taking into account the district’s Council
Tax requirement (including parish and town council requirements and
special expenses), the precepts of East Sussex County Council, the
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and the Sussex Fire
Authority.

Related Meeting

Council - Monday 23rd February 2026 6.30 pm on February 23, 2026

Supporting Documents

Budget Council Tax Resolution 202627 and Medium-Term Financial Plan 2026-2029.pdf
Appendix A - Medium Term Financial Plan 202627 to 202829.pdf
Appendix B Council Tax Resolutions 202627.pdf
Appendix C - Precepts 202627.pdf
Appendix D - Section 25 Report.pdf
Appendix E General Fund Budget Summary 202627.pdf
Appendix F - Capital Programme.pdf
Appendix H - Equality Impact Assessment for Budget 202627.pdf
Appendix G Summary of Budget Consultation.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Feb 2026