Agenda and decisions

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

To confirm as correct records the minutes of the meetings held on 10 March and 20 May 2026.

To receive communications from the Chair.

The Chair to report on any requests to address the meeting.

The Chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

Report of Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Purpose of report

To enable members to consider the proposed banded scheme for Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme for 2027/28.

Recommendations

The Budget Planning Committee resolves:

1.1           To note the contents of the report, and any financial implications for the Council.

1.2           To recommend to Executive that the current scheme is retained for 2027/28.

(1)      That the contents of the report and any financial implications for the Council be noted.

(2)      That, having given due consideration, Executive be recommended to agree that the current scheme is retained for 2027/28.

Report of Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Purpose of report

To report to the committee the council’s financial position at the end of the financial year 2025-2026.

Recommendations

The Budget Planning Committee resolves:

1.1     To note the contents of this report.  

(1)      That the report be noted.

To review the Committee Work Plan.

(1)      That the work programme be noted.