Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That Council:   a)     In accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) Regulation 1992, as amended, approves the amount calculated as the Band D equivalent Council Tax Base for the North Northamptonshire area 2026/27 shall be 119,354 as detailed in this report and appendices. This is an increase of 1,769 over the 2025/26 Tax Base, a 1.5% increase.   b)     Notes a Council Tax Collection rate assumption of 98.5% for 2026/27.     Reason for Recommendations – Section 33 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (England) Regulations 2012 require the Council as the Billing Authority to calculate a Council Tax Base for its area by 31st January each year.