Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet, Eastbourne Borough Council Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 12, 2025

Purpose: To recommend full Council to set the 2025/26 budget and council tax at their meeting in February 2025.

Content: Recommend to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):   (1) The General Fund Base Budget 2025/26 and projected MTFS as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.   (2) An increase in the Council Tax for Eastbourne Borough Council of 2.99% resulting in a Band D charge of £286.04 for 2025/26.   (3) The revised General Fund & Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme 2025/26 as set out at Appendix 4 to the report.   (4) The rates of Fees & Charges proposed within Appendix 6 to the report, to apply from 1 April 2025 and to implement changes to statutory fees and charges for services when notified by Government.   (5) To note the Section 151 Officer’s comments as outlined in the report.