Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 9, 2026

Purpose: To approve the capital and revenue budget estimates and proposed Council Tax, the medium term financial plan and the capital strategy

Content: RESOLVED that:   Cabinet recommends to Full Council:   ·       That the Breckland revenue estimates and parish special expenses for 2026-27 and outlined position through to 2029-30 (as set out in Appendix B and E) are approved.   ·       That the capital estimates and associated funding for 2026-27 and outline position through to 2035-36 (as set out in Appendix H) are approved.   ·       That the fees and charges shown at Appendix D and D1, for adoption on 1 April 2026 are approved.   ·       That the Council Tax is set at £123.48 for a Band D property in 2026-27 (a £4.95 per annum increase on 2025-26 levels).   ·       That the medium-term financial plan at Appendix A is approved.   ·       That the capital strategy at Appendix G is approved.   ·       That with effect from 1 April 2027 or later the Second Homes Council Tax premium of 100% may be applied.   ·       That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Leader to allocate funding within the LGR Reserve.   ·       That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Leader to allocate the 2025-26 out-turn balance.  

Reasons for the decision: To comply with budgetary and policy framework and allow consultation with Members and the public.

Alternative options considered: 1)    Recommend to Full Council:   That the Breckland revenue estimates and parish special expenses for 2026-27 and outlined position through to 2029-30 (as set out in Appendix B and E) are approved. That the capital estimates and associated funding for 2026-27 and outline position through to 2035-36 (as set out in Appendix H) are approved. That the fees and charges shown at Appendix D and D1, for adoption on 1 April 2026 are approved. That the Council Tax is set at £123.48 for a Band D property in 2026-27 (a £4.95 per annum increase on 2025-26 levels). That the medium-term financial plan at Appendix A is approved. That the capital strategy at Appendix G is approved. That with effect from 1 April 2027 or later the Second Homes Council Tax premium of 100% may be applied. That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Leader to allocate funding within the LGR Reserve That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Leader to allocate the 2025-26 out-turn balance   2)    Do nothing.