Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 17, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to set out the Council’s budget proposals for 2026-27 and beyond.

Content: Cabinet RESOLVED:   (1)       To note the overall financial position, as detailed within the report.   (2)       To agree to consult on the new budget proposals, as set out in Appendices A and B of the report.   (3)       To agree to consult on a Council Tax increase of 4.99% (consisting of a 2.99% general increase plus 2% for the Adult Social Care Precept) in 2026/27.   (4)       To endorse the approach to the statutory process of consultation, scrutiny and equalities between November 2025 and February 2026, as set out in section ten of the report.   (5)       To endorse the changes to the technical budget assumptions underpinning the budget, as set out in sections six and seven of the report.   (6)       To note the position with regard to the funding for Schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant, as set out in section eleven of the report.   (7)       To note the position with regard to the Housing Revenue Account, as set out in section twelve of the report.   (8)       To note the position with regard to the Capital programme, as set out in section thirteen of the report.   (9)       To note the revised Debt Recovery Policy, as set out in Appendix C of the report.   Eligible for call-in: Yes   Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 November 25