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.