Decision details

Cabinet received a report seeking approval of the Council Tax Base for 2025/26 which would be included in the draft 2025/26 General Fund Budget report submitted to Cabinet in January 2025.

It was RESOLVED:

1.            That in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) Regulations 2012, the amount calculated by Stevenage Borough Council for the year 2025/26 will be 29,154.9 equivalent “Band D” properties, reduced to 28,571.8 equivalent “Band D” properties after making allowances for a 98.0% collection rate.

2.            That the 2025/26 Council Tax Base be approved subject to any changes made to the Council Tax Support Scheme (CTS) for 2025/26.  The Cabinet approved the CTS scheme at its meeting on 13 November 2024.

Reason for Decision: As contained in the report.

 Other Options considered:As contained in the report.