Issue - meetings

Report of Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets introduced the item, which requires Members’ approval of council tax levels for 2026-27.  He reminded them that only 11% of the amount received goes to CBC.

There were no questions.

A Member pointed out that 11% of an average council tax bill amounts to approximately £250 a year which, though not insignificant, is increasingly difficult for the council to stretch.  From this, it covers waste and recycling, green space, supporting people who need support, culture, wellbeing, Golden Valley, and all other investment in the town to make it the great place it is.

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    the formal Council Tax resolution at Appendix 2 is approved and the commentary in respect of the increase in Council Tax at Paragraph 6 of Appendix 2 is noted.

In support (unanimous):

Councillors Allen, Andrews, Atherstone, Baker, Bamford, Barnes, Barrell, Boyes, Chandler, Chelin, Garcia Clamp, Clark, Collins, Day, Dobie, Foster, Harvey, Hay, Holliday, Horwood, Jeffries, Joy, Lynch, Orme, Pemberton, Pineger, Smith, Steinhardt, Tailford, Tooke, Wheeler, Williams and Willingham.