Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 3, 2025

Purpose: The Executive Member for Finance submitted a report which sought approval of the council tax base for 2026/2027 and the retrospective approval of the council tax bases for the parishes of Nunthorpe and Stainton and Thornton for 2026/2027.

Content: ORDERED that Executive:   Approve the council tax base for 2026/27 for the whole of Middlesbrough area as 37,062.20. Approve 2,408.72 and 1,530.35 as the council tax bases for the parishes of Nunthorpe and Stainton & Thornton respectively for 2026/27.   AGREED that Executive:   Agree to notify the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Cleveland Fire Authority, and the Parish Councils of the 2026/27 council tax base. Note the contents of the report.