Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

Purpose:

Content: That Council:   a)    In accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) Regulation 1992, as amended, approves the amount calculated as the Band D equivalent Council Tax Base for the North Northamptonshire area 2025/26 shall be 117,585 as detailed in this report and appendices. This is an increase of 1,738 over the 2024/25 Tax Base, a 1.5% increase.   b)    Notes a Council Tax Collection rate assumption of 98.5% for 2025/26;   Reason for Decisions – ·         Section 33 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (England) Regulations 2012 requires the Council as the Billing Authority to calculate a Council Tax Base for its area by 31st January each year.