Rachel Carnac

General Fund revenue and capital budgets 2026/27

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

...approved the general fund revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27, including a 2.99% Council Tax increase and changes to bulky waste collection fees.

Recommendations Approved

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

Motion: taking a children’s rights-based approach to tackling homelessness

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

For Determination