Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 9, 2026

Purpose: Final Draft Proposals for Budget setting 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Plan Update

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet recommended the Budget to Council for approval at its meeting on the 19 February 2026 on the General Fund’s overall financial position for 2026/27 and the financial forecast to 2028/29, as set out in Section 3.   (2)        That the Cabinet recommended the Budget to Council for approval at its meeting on the 19 February 2026 on the HRA’s overall financial position for 2026/27 and the financial forecast to 2028/29, as set out in Section 3.   (3)        That the Cabinet recommended the Budget to Council for approval at its meeting on the 19 February 2026 on the proposed General Fund capital proposals for 2026/27 through to 2028/29, as set out in Section 4.   (4)        That the Cabinet recommended the Budget to Council for approval at its meeting on the 19 February 2026 on the proposed HRA capital proposals for 2026/27 through to 2028/29, as set out in Section 4.   (5)        That the Cabinet recommended to Council that Council Tax for Epping Forest District Council was increased for 2026/27 by 2.98%, with the charge at Band D being £177.12 per annum.   (6)        That the Cabinet approved the proposed changes to the fees and charges for 2026-27 as set out in Section 3.   (7)        That the Cabinet recommended to Council that HRA rents for Epping Forest District Council increase by 4.8% for 2026/27.