Rebecca Hodgson

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

Reference from Community Services Committee – Clitheroe Castle Grounds Reimagined

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

For Determination

Reference from Health & Housing Committee – Affordable Housing

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

...to amend the Capital Programme by approving a virement of £18,000 from the Cemetery Lodge Affordable Housing Scheme to fund renovation works at 52 Downham Road, Chatburn, to deliver it as affordable rental property.

For Determination

Whistleblowing Policy

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

...the Policy and Finance of Ribble Valley approved the recommendations to endorse the updated Whistleblowing Policy and authorize the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to amend the policy to reflect personnel changes and contact details.

Recommendations Approved

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