The Full Council of Isles of Scilly Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and proposed fees and charges. The meeting agenda included a review of the Council Budget 2026-27, the setting of Council Tax for 2026-27, and the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026-29. Additionally, a report on fees and charges for the period of 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 was scheduled for discussion.

Council Budget and Council Tax

The meeting was set to consider the Council Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, alongside the setting of the Council Tax for the same period. A Medium Term Financial Plan, covering the years 2026 to 2029, was also on the agenda. These documents, prepared by Russell Ashman, Chief Executive & Section 151 Officer, would outline the council's financial strategy and resource allocation for the coming years. The report pack indicates that a budget report was available for review¹.

Fees and Charges

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing proposed fees and charges for the period of 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This would involve reviewing charges across various council services. The report pack indicates that several appendices detailing specific fees and charges were provided, including those for the airport, registration services, environment, and library services. An equalities impact assessment was also included as part of the documentation for this item.