URL: https://bradford.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6632

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The report sets the Tax Base for the 2025-26 budget. The Tax Base comprises Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates. The Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates comprise part of the general funding used to fund Council Services.

Content: The report sets the Tax Base for the 2025-26 budget. The Tax Base comprises Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates. The Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates comprise part of the general funding used to fund Council Services. Resolved –   (1)           That the number of Band D equivalent properties for 2025- 26 for the whole of the Bradford Metropolitan District is fixed at 147,730 (as set out in Appendix A, line 13 of Document “AF”).   (2)           That the Council Tax Base for 2025-26 for each Parish (set out in Appendix B to Document “AF”) be approved.   (3)           That Bradford’s £3.71m share of the anticipated 2024-25 Council Tax surplus is noted. Also, that the Police and Fire share of the surplus (as set out in 6.3 of Document “AF”) be noted.   (4)           That the latest estimate of the gross shares of Business Rates income for 2025-26 will be notified to the Executive at the March 2025 budget meeting.   (5)           That authority be delegated to the Section 151 officer in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive to make any necessary amendments to the Business Rates estimates arising from the completion of the 2025-26 NNDR1 form.   To be actioned by: Director of Finance   Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate   (Celia Yang – 07977 814829)

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025