Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose: To provide Cabinet with the detail of the final Revenue and Capital Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy for consideration.

Content: The Cabinet has   (a)  approved the updated Fees and Charges 2026/27 as set out in Annexe B1 and B2 of the submitted report; and   (b)  noted the proposals for the setting of future parking charges and proposals within the main body of the submitted report.   Recommended to Council   (a)  the approval of the overall budget 2026/27 as set out in within the submitted report;   (b)  the approval of the 2026/27 – 2029/30 Capital Programme as set out in Appendix 2b of the submitted report;   (c)  to set the Band D Council Tax rate for Huntingdonshire at £170.86, representing a £5 (3.01%) increase to the current charge;   (d)  the approval of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2027/28 – 2029/30, Capital Strategy, Investment Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy;   (e)  the approval of the Council Tax Resolution as set out in Appendix 8 in the submitted report;   (f)  to endorse the statement of the Section 151 Officer on the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the Council’s reserves as set out in Appendix 9 in the submitted report; and   (g)  to note the fees and charges 2026/27 as set out in Annexe B1 and B2 in the submitted report.

Reasons for the decision: To enable the Cabinet to recommend to Council for approval:   ·  The 2026/27 Revenue Budget and MTFS including all supporting documents.   ·  To note the approved fees and charges.

Alternative options considered: As outlined within the report.