Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose:

Content: To recommend to the Council (at its meeting on 5 March 2026) that:   1.  A budget of £379,701,110 should be set for 2026/27, to be funded by £264,009,390 of Government Grant and £115,691,720 of Council Tax income (which is a base increase of 4.75% plus a further 0.42% to meet the levy from the Fire Authority, which gives a total of 5.17%).   2.  To establish a capital programme of £40,179,430 in 2026/27 to be funded from the sources set out in Appendix 4 of the report.