Lawson Oddie

Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 is 25,853 and agree with the Budget Working Group's recommendation not to change the current exemptions and premiums as allowed under recent changes to legislation, but to keep the new powers under review.

For Determination

Fees and Charges 2026/27

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to approve the proposed fees and charges for 2026/27, as detailed in Annex 1, with the expectation of increasing budgeted income by £5,280 to £210,220, representing a 2.58% increase.

For Determination

Software Upgrade

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Replacement of the existing fire alarm system Council Offices

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to approve bringing forward the £69,760 capital scheme for the Council Offices Fire Alarm Upgrade from the 2027/2028 financial year to 2025/2026.

Recommendations Approved

Whistleblowing Policy

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Policy and Finance of Ribble Valley approved the recommendations to endorse the updated Whistleblowing Policy and authorize the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to amend the policy to reflect personnel changes and contact details.

Recommendations Approved