URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2062

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Corporate Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To approve the Council Tax Base for 2026/27.

Content: To approve the Council Tax Base for 2026/27.   ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 13th January 2026 Title: Council Tax Base for 2026/27 Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Judith Badger Executive Director Corporate Services Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   27 February 2019 Budget Council Meeting   Resolved:-   (10) That the annual determination of the Council Tax Base be delegated to the Director of Finance and Customer Services (Section 151 Officer), in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive, be approved.   Minute 156 refers Decision: To determine the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 financial year. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 2012 governing its calculation, it is determined that the Council’s Tax Base for the financial year 2026/27 is 74,255.73 Band D Equivalent Properties. Reasons for the Decision: To comply with statutory requirements to enable the setting of the Council Tax for 2026/27.   Details of alternative options considered and rejected: None   Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: None Dispensations Granted: (If any) None   Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision: None. Dispensations Granted: (If any) None   Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:   Report to the Executive Director Corporate Services. Council Tax Base 2026/27   I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:   To determine the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 financial year. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 2012 governing its calculation, it is determined that the Council’s Tax Base for the financial year 2026/27 is 74,255.73 Band D Equivalent Properties.   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.     Signed by the Decision Maker:     Dated:          13/1/26   Name:          Judith Badger                               Job Title:     Executive Director Corporate Services    

Date of Decision: January 13, 2026