Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 7, 2026

Purpose: This report sets out the 2026/27 estimated Business Rate Local Share for the Council that is built into the 2024/25 budget and outlines the process for calculating the National Non Domestic Rates Return (NNDR). 

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:-   (i)            Note the process for estimating the retained Business Rate Local Share for 26/27 and agree that the ‘local share’ for Barnsley will be £32.887M in line with the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and;   (ii)          That the final submission is approved by the Director of Finance - S151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Spokesperson for Core Services.