Recommend to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):
(1) The General Fund Base Budget 2025/26 and projected MTFS as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.
(2) An increase in the Council Tax for Eastbourne Borough Council of 2.99% resulting in a Band D charge of £286.04 for 2025/26.
(3) The revised General Fund & Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme 2025/26 as set out at Appendix 4 to the report.
(4) The rates of Fees & Charges proposed within Appendix 6 to the report, to apply from 1 April 2025 and to implement changes to statutory fees and charges for services when notified by Government.
(5) To note the Section 151 Officer’s comments as outlined in the report.