This report provides information and advice to the Executive in terms of the proposed budget for 2026/27, the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) to 2029/30, and the proposed Council Tax for 2026/27. It requests that Executive approves that several items are forwarded for approval by Full Council on 18 February 2026. Council approval of the 2026/27 budget and proposed Council Tax is required by the statutory deadline of 11 March 2026.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both (expenditure > £250,000 and affects 2 or more wards);
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2025
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 4 Feb 2026 by Executive
Lead member: 1) The Mayor, 7) Executive Member for Finance
Lead director: Director of Finance
Contact: Andrew Humble, Director - Finance and Transformation Email: andrew_humble@middlesbrough.gov.uk.