Decision

The Leader:

1. Agreed the proposed disaggregation of Surrey County Council settlement funding as set out in Annex A;
2. Agreed the proposed 2026/27 Band D Council Tax Alternative Notional Amounts, including a CFRA Band D amount of £93.59, as set out in Annex B;
3. Noted the alternative proposal and the concerns raised by the Chief Fire Officer on behalf of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, as set out in Annex D;
4. Delegated to the Head of Paid Service to confirm Surrey County Council's agreement to the Combined Fire and Rescue Authority (CFRA) funding allocation and Alternative Notional Amount, and to sign the joint submission with East and West Surrey Shadow Authorities to MHCLG on behalf of Surrey County Council by the deadline of 18th September.
5. Supports the CFRA in continuing to lobby Government for real-terms funding protection, consistent with the arrangements that apply to other stand-alone fire and rescue authorities.