Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 25, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendations were proposed by Councillor P North and seconded by Councillor Flood.  Cabinet agreed to the following:   Recommended: 1.  That the Forecast for 2025/26, as set out in Column 3 of Annex 1 to the report, be noted. 2.  That the Income Generation Proposals, Savings Options and Revenue Pressures, as set out in Annexes 2 and 3 to the report, be approved. 3.  That the transfers to / from reserves as detailed in paragraph 4.47 of the report, be approved. 4.  That subject to recommendations 2 and 3 above and taking due regard of the Director of Finance & Revenues’ comments in Annex 6 to the report, the budget for 2026/27, as set out in Column 6 of Annex 1 to the report, be approved. 5.  That a Council Tax Requirement for 2026/27 of £12,325,566 be approved. 6.  That a Special Expenses Levy of £363,626 be made in respect of the area of Andover to cover the cost of providing burial grounds, sports grounds and playgrounds. 7.  That a general precept of £9,234,969 be levied for the year 2026/27. 8.  That a Band D Council Tax, excluding Parishes and Special Expenses, of £173.91 in 2026/27 be approved. 9.  That the Medium-Term Forecast contained in Annex 5 to the report, be noted.