Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 19, 2026

Purpose:

Content: (a)  The provision for uncollectable amounts of council tax for 2026/27 agreed at 1.75% producing an expected collection rate of 98.25%;   (b)  The council tax base calculation for 2026/27 of 45,166.3 Band D equivalent dwellings (being 45,970.8 x 98.25%); and   (c)  That no notional funding is passported to parish councils in respect of council tax support.   Cabinet is requested to note:   (d)  The council tax base is broken down as per the table in recommendation (d) of the published report between local parishes and the rest of Slough.   (e)  The ongoing work to estimate the 2025/26 year-end council tax position.