The Lambeth Council meeting on 4 March 2026 saw the approval of the Revenue and Capital Budget for 2026/27, which includes a 2.99% increase in the council tax general element and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care precept. The Council also approved amendments to its Constitution and adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27, which will move to a banded system with a maximum support level of 73.5% for working-age recipients.

Key discussions and decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Revenue and Capital Budget, which involves significant savings proposals across directorates to address financial pressures. The Council also adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age residents, moving from a means-tested system to a banded approach with a maximum support level of 73.5%, and agreed to update its Constitution to clarify procedures for call-ins, committee appointments, and motions. Additionally, the Council approved its Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, which outlines remuneration for Chief Officers and the wider workforce, and noted the proposed fees and charges for various council services.