Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Resources
Presented by the Finance and Corporate Portfolio Holder

The Finance and Corporate Portfolio Holder presented the report.

A member commented that the report showed ‘good growth’.

It was moved by Councillor K Merrie, seconded by Councillor N Rushton and

RESOLVED THAT:

1) The calculation of the Council tax base for each parish and special expense area for the financial year 2026/2027 was reviewed and recommended to Council for adoption at its meeting on 19 February 2026.

2) It was noted that, in accordance with the Local Authorities (calculation of Council tax base) (England) Regulations 2012, the amount calculated by North West Leicestershire district council for the financial year 2026/27 was 37,927.

3) Authority was delegated to the S151 Officer to submit the calculations on non-domestic rating income and other amounts required by government by the 31 January 2026 for the forthcoming financial year.

Reason for decision: Required as part of the budget setting process for 2026/27 to ensure compliance with the Budget Framework as set out in the Council’s Constitution.