Councillor David Palethorpe

Removal of 50% Council Tax Discount for uninhabitable properties

From: Full Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 26, 2026

...the 50% Council Tax discount for uninhabitable properties will no longer be offered from 1st April 2026, revoking the original decision from 2013.

For Determination

Final Budget Proposals 2026/27

From: Full Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 26, 2026

...the Teignbridge band D council tax for 2026/27 is increased by 2.99% or £6.05 to £208.33 per annum, council tax support is maintained at 100%, general reserves are increased to 12.4% of the net revenue budget or £2.6 million, £200,000 of the general reserve balance is available to the Executive for unexpected expenditure, other budgetary changes will be approved by reference to virement rules, the summary revenue budget for 2026/27 is £21.0 million including a 3.0% pay rise assumption, revenue contributions to capital are maintained at £1,500,000, core voluntary grants are increased by 4% for three years, the councillors community fund grant is maintained at £1,000 each, resources are continued for Modern 25, fees and charges are approved, the capital programme is approved aligning with the One Teignbridge Action Plan, the Financial Plan 2026 to 2031 is approved, prudential indicators are noted and limits approved, the treasury management strategy statement and authorised lending list are approved, and council tax resolutions are approved.

For Determination

Recommendation from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee - Pay Policy Statement

From: Full Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 26, 2026

Expected recommendation from the Appointment and Renmuneration Committee to approve the Pay Policy Statement before its comes into force.

Recommendations Approved

Recommendations from the Constitution Review Working Group - Changes to the Constitution

From: Full Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 26, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Revision to Section 8E Guidance for Planning

From: Full Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 26, 2026

...the revised Section 8E Guidance for Planning was approved with an amendment to move Other Ward Members (if applicable) from the list of those authorised to attend a site visit and speak to the list of those invited as observers only.

Recommendations Approved