Councillor Kevin Horkin MBE

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From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 is 25,853 and agree with the Budget Working Group's recommendation not to change the current exemptions and premiums as allowed under recent changes to legislation, but to keep the new powers under review.

For Determination

Fees and Charges 2026/27

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to approve the proposed fees and charges for 2026/27, as detailed in Annex 1, with the expectation of increasing budgeted income by £5,280 to £210,220, representing a 2.58% increase.

For Determination

Ribble Valley Shared Prosperity and Jubilee Fund

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to approve recommendations for the Ribble Valley Shared Prosperity and Jubilee Fund, including an increased grant for the Dunsop Bridge Jubilee Play Area Charitable Trust, approval of projects outlined in section 3 of the report, inviting projects listed in paragraph 4.2 to the full application stage, and reopening the EOI application process with revised grant criteria.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges 2026/27

From: Planning and Development - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 23, 2025

...to approve the proposed 2026/27 fees and charges for the Planning and Development Committee, including increases to pre-application advice and building control services, for implementation starting April 1, 2026, with the aim of meeting a minimum 2.5% increase in budgeted income.

For Determination