URL: https://tandridge.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=334

Decision Maker: Strategy & Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: R E S O L V E D – that   A.   it be agreed that for the purpose of section 52ZB of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, the Council formally determines that the increase in Council tax is not such as to trigger a referendum (i.e. not greater than the higher of £5 or 2.99%), as set out in Appendix B to the report;   B.   it be agreed that the Local Council Tax support scheme, as set out in Appendix A to the report, is unchanged for financial year 2026/27;   C.   the Parish Councils’ precept requirements for 2026/27, as set out in Appendix D – page 11 of the 2nd supplementary agenda, be agreed;     COUNCIL DECISIONS (subject to ratification by Council)   R E C O M M E N D E D – that:   D.   the net revenue budget requirement be set at £13.831m (net cost of services after service-specific government grants) for 2026/27. One-Off Pressures £2.373m to be funded by reserves and balance sheet creditor (as set out in Appendix A section 11 i of the report), subject to confirmation of the Final Local Government Financial Settlement;   E.    the Final Budget Envelopes for each Committee including the allocation of pressures and savings targets for 2026/27 (as set out in Appendix A section 11 i of the report), be approved;   F.    the £35.3m proposed one-year Capital Programme be approved, (comprising £5.5m General Fund, (which includes £1.1m Community Infrastructure Levy in Planning) and £29.8m Housing Revenue Account (HRA)) (as set out in Appendix A, section 11 ii of the report).   G.   that the total Council Tax Requirement be set at £10.3m for 2026/27, based on a Council tax increase of 2.99% to cover Council services (as set out in Appendix B of the report).   H.   that Tandridge District Council set the precept for Band D Council Tax at £259.96 which represents a £7.54 / 2.99% uplift, equating to 14 pence per week.    

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026