Decision

To note
the current planning assumptions used in the Medium Term Financial
Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, as set out in Appendix
A.

To approve the recommended fees and
charges as set out in Appendix C. 

To note the officer recommending
assumption used, for a Council Tax increase for the
2026/27 financial year of 4.99%.

To note the revised Capital Programme
as set out in Appendix E,

To note the Capital additions as set
out in Section 8 and Appendix F,

To note the outcome of the draft
local government settlement published by the Department for
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on 17 December
2025, paragraph 2.2 to 2.6,

To note the Council’s response
to the draft Local Government Finance Settlement 2026/27
to 2028/29 consultation as set out in Appendix G,
and

To note a further report is due at
Public Cabinet in February 2026 which will provide a further update
on the Council’s Medium Term Financial
Strategy.