Decision details

To approve the council tax base 2026-27

RESOLVED:

1.  That the council tax base for the year 2026-27 as 111,464.6 (112,357 in 2025-26) band D equivalent dwellings (Appendix A of the report) be approved.

2.  That the council tax collection rate for the year 2026-27 as 96.50% (96.50% in 2025-26) be approved.

3.  That the proposed continuation be approved of the:

·  Council tax discounts, exemptions and premiums as summarised in paragraph 8 of the report

·  Discretionary relief as per section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 summarised in paragraph 9 of the report and

·  Council tax reduction scheme administered under section 13A(1)(a) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

4.  That authority be delegated to the strategic director of resources in consultation with the cabinet member for equalities, democracy and finance and monitoring officer for any minor and consequential amendments to the council tax reduction scheme policy.