Agenda item

6.1      Budget & Council Tax 2026-27

This report sets out the Council’s budget proposals for 2026 - 27. It also details the results of the consultation, scrutiny and equalities considerations in relation to the budget proposals. The report also sets out the overall financial position facing the Council for the medium term and highlights the significant risks, issues and uncertainties.

Members are asked to note that the recommendations in the report were approved by Cabinet on 9 February 2026 for reference on to Council.

6.2      Conservative Group amendments to the Budget & Council Tax proposals 2026 – 27

To consider the proposed amendments submitted by the Conservative Group in relation to the Council’s budget proposals for 2026 – 27.

6.3      Green Group amendments to the Budget & Council Tax proposals 2026-27

To consider the proposed amendments submitted by the Green Group in relation to the Council’s budget proposals for 2026 – 27.

(Agenda republished to include the alternative budget proposals submitted by the Green Group on 20 February 2026)

6.4      Liberal Democrats Group amendments to the Budget & Council Tax proposals 2026 – 27

To consider the proposed amendments submitted by the Liberal Democrats Group in relation to the Council’s budget proposals for 2026 – 27.