Councillor Lawrence Nichols

Draft Detailed Revenue Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy

From: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 17, 2026

...approved the draft detailed revenue budget and medium-term financial strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29, including a recommendation to Council to approve the General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27 and an increase in the Council Tax by £6.64 per annum for a band D property.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27

From: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 17, 2026

...recommend to Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, including the Annual Investment Strategy, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and the Prudential Indicators.

Recommendations Approved

Pay Award 2026/27 and Pay Award 2025/26 (back dated award)

From: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 17, 2026

...approved a 4% consolidated pay award for 2026/27 and a 0.2% backdated consolidated pay award for 2025/26, effective from 1 April 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Q3 Revenue Monitoring Report

From: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 17, 2026

...acknowledged the forecast Revenue Outturn that reflected the latest forecast of budget holders.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies and Substitutes

From: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 17, 2026

Recommendations Approved