Peter Old

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

Changes to memberships of committees and boards and notification of changes to lead councillor roles

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

...to approve changes to committee and sub-committee memberships, including specific additions and removals of councillors, as detailed in the agenda and one additional tabled change.

Recommendations Approved

Changing the Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers

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

...the Council of Canterbury adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers, effective from April 1, 2026, which increases the maximum support to 100% and simplifies the award process.

For Determination

Motion: Full Council Discussion on Community Governance Review (CGR)

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

For Determination