Decision details

It was resolved to approve the following –

·      The initial proposed budget for 2026/27 of £207.023m.

·      A proposed increase in Council Tax of 4.8%, plus 0.3% to cover the Fire Levy = a total of 5.1%, taking the Band D charge to £1,792.98.

·      To formally propose to maintain the premium on empty and second homes at 100%.

·      That £1.685m is released from the Council’s general balances and earmarked reserves in order to balance the 2026/27 revenue budget.