Jan Guyler

Council Tax 2026/27: To approve the council tax for the District including KCC, KMFRA, Kent Police and parish council precepts

From: Council - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 23, 2026

...the Council approved the formal resolution to set the council tax for the District for 2026/27, including precepts from KCC, KMFRA, Kent Police, and parish councils.

Recommendations Approved

2024/25 Statement of Accounts – Formal Approval

From: Audit Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, including the Annual Governance Statement, was formally approved, with the Chair authorised to sign the accounts and the Director of Finance & Procurement delegated to make minor non-substantive changes.

For Determination

Call in of Wealden Condition Decision (Cabinet 8 December 2025 Minute 454)

From: Special, Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 15, 2026

...the challenge to the Wealden Condition decision should be taken no further and the decision implemented, while also requesting that the minutes be brought to the attention of the Chair of the Planning Committee, that a wish list for officer consideration on training regarding conditions be drafted, and that a verbal update be provided at the next Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Setting the Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council Tax base for the whole area for 2026/27 was set at 55,692.52, the empty homes discount remained at 0%, and graduated premiums were established for long-term empty properties, while discounts for structural alterations and premiums for second homes were continued.

For Determination

Representation of political groups on committees

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

... agreed the political balance calculations appended to the report to ensure committees are politically balanced in accordance with legal obligations.

For Determination