Decision details
General Fund Revenue and Capital – Interim Budget Proposals 2026/27 for Consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the interim budget proposals for consultation are approved, including a council tax increase of 2.99% for 2026/27, in line with the Local Government Provisional Finance Settlement;
2. the growth proposals at Appendix 3 are approved;
3. the proposed capital programme at Appendix 5 is approved;
4. the Leadership Team is tasked with developing proposals to balance the 2026/27 budget;
5. consultation responses will be sought by 31 January 2026.
Publication date: 23/12/2025
Date of decision: 23/12/2025
Decided at meeting: 23/12/2025 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
- Draft_2026-27_Budget_for_Consultation
PDF 585 KB - Appendix 2 - Summary Net Budget Requirement
PDF 137 KB - Appendix 3 - Growth Items
PDF 91 KB - Appendix 4 - Projection of Reserves
PDF 129 KB - Appendix 5 - Capital Programme
PDF 136 KB - Appendix 6 - Programmed Maintenance Programme
PDF 175 KB - Appendix 7 - Fees Charges Schedule for 2026-27
PDF 812 KB - Appendix 8 - Equality Impact Assessment Screening
PDF 194 KB