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Financial Management Report 2025/2026 Quarter 3

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am - February 02, 2026

...approved contributions to earmarked reserves, noted movements on the Strategic Contingency Reserve, approved variations to the Capital Programme and the release of funds for capital schemes, and noted sections on Treasury Management, Debt Management, and General Debtors.

For Determination

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am - February 02, 2026

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Statement for 2026/27, along with updated treasury management practices.

For Determination

Programme Performance Report - 2025/2026 Quarter 3

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am - February 02, 2026

...the Programme Performance Report for Quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year was presented, detailing progress across various council programmes and key performance indicators.

Revenue Budget 2026-27, Capital Programme and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026 to 2031

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am - February 02, 2026

...approved a 2.99% increase in Council Tax for 2026-27, recommended the 2026-27 General Revenue Account Budget, adopted the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-2031, and approved the Capital Programme 2025-26 to 2027-28.

For Determination

Fees and Charges 2026/2027

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am - February 02, 2026

...approved a 3% increase in fees for various services, with specific variations for others like cemeteries and bulky waste collections, to be implemented in the 2026/2027 financial year.

For Determination