Emma Varnam

Budget Changes: Business Rates 2026-2027

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1.00 pm - January 28, 2026

...the report on the significant business rates changes for 2026-2027, including new national multipliers, sector-specific rates, and updated valuation lists, was noted.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Permission to consult on Gambling Licensing Policy 2026-2029

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1.00 pm - January 28, 2026

...permission was granted to consult on the draft Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026-2029.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Revenue Monitoring P9 2025-26

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1.00 pm - January 28, 2026

...noted a forecast General Fund revenue budget pressure of £9.201m, approved transfers from contingency and the release of £6m from contingency to support this pressure, and approved recovery plans totalling £0.769m.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Minutes

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1.00 pm - January 28, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-2027

From: Executive Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1.00 pm - January 28, 2026

...recommend to Council that the Council continues the Council Tax Support Scheme adopted for 2025/2026, with the exception of annual benefit uprating and further guidance from government departments, and approves the £0.05m hardship fund remaining in place.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)