Agenda item

Decisions:

That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment, the following be approved:

1.           The revenue budget for 2025/26, as set out in appendix 5 of the circulated report.

2.           The setting of Council Tax levels for 2025/26 be commended to Council for approval, as follows:

·               Council Tax in 2025/26 to increase by 7%. The 2025/26 Band D equivalent for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council will be £2,002.78.

Reasons for Decisions:

1.           To fulfil the statutory requirement to determine the budget for 2025/26.

2.           To provide a mechanism for dealing with any variation between the provisional and final Welsh Government settlements.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after consideration and approval by Council.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to external consultation.