Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2025

Purpose: To approve the Council Tax base for 2025/26.

Content: Agreed:   (a)  The provision for uncollectable amounts of council tax for 2025/26 agreed at 1.75% producing an expected collection rate of 98.25%;   (b)  The council tax base calculation for 2025/26 of 44,974.9 Band D equivalent dwellings (being 45,776 x 98.25%); and   (c)  That no notional funding is passported to parish councils in respect of council tax support.   Noted:   (d)  The council tax base is broken down as per recommendation (d) in the report, between local parishes and the rest of Slough:   (e)  The ongoing work to estimate the 2024/25 year-end council tax position.