Val Taylor

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

Complaints Policy and Unreasonable Actions Policy

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Council Offices Solar Panels and Mains and LED Lighting upgrade

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025

...to approve recommendations for a budget increase of £16,870 for the Council Offices Mains and LED Lighting Upgrade and £11,440 for the Council Offices Solar Panels, both to be financed from the Invest to Save Earmarked Reserve.

Recommendations Approved

Armed Forces Covenant

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025

Recommendations Approved