Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 18, 2024

Purpose:

Content: AGREED: That Cabinet noted the report and: i)              Approved the Council Tax base for the whole of the Borough area, for 2025/26 at 71,239 as detailed in this report and appendices. This is an increase of 1,496.5 or 2.15% over the 2024/25 base. ii)             Noted a Council Tax collection rate of 98% for 2025/26 is assumed in this Council Tax base. iii)           Noted an estimated deficit on the Council Tax Collection Fund in 2024/25 of £0.679m of which the Council’s share is £0.538m.