CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 2026

(a) Draft Budget 2026

(b) Circular

(c) Chief Executive’s Introduction

(d) Budget presentation by Directorate

(e) Director of Finance – Consideration of Rates Abatement Scheme in respect of Vacant Properties

(f) Director of Finance – Consideration of Divisions

ADOPTION OF FORMAL PROPOSALS FOR:

(a) Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026

(b) Determination of Annual Rate on Valuation for 2026

(c) Rates Abatement Scheme in respect of Vacant Properties

(d) Approval of Transfers to Reserves of the Sums Provided for Various Capital Purposes

(e) Approval of Additional Expenditures in the Revised Budget 2025

(f) Consideration of the 3 Year Capital Programme 2026 - 2028

Presentations From Special Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee Meeting