| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL | ||
| CB 13/017 |
Setting the Council Tax 2013/14 |
The joint report of the Chief Executive, Director of Finance and Transformation, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance set out the requirements under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for a billing authority to set an amount of council tax for each category of dwelling in its area. Members were advised that of the major precepting authorities only the Kent Police Authority had determined its precept for 2013/14 and Kent County Council and the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority had yet to determine their respective precepts. Consideration was given to a draft resolution identifying the processes to be undertaken in arriving at the levels of council tax applicable to each part of the Borough. Reference was made to the debate that needed to take place regarding the relative merits of a freeze in council tax as opposed to an increase. Accordingly, the resolution and information regarding the precepts of the other authorities would be reported to the full Council on 14 February 2013. RECOMMENDED: That the resolution be noted and the Council be recommended to approve a 1.9% increase in council tax for 2013/14. *Referred to Council |