To consider excluding the public and press for the following items and if appropriate the Chairman to move:-

That under Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the Meeting for the following item on the grounds that, if they were present, there could be disclosed to them exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended).

To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 28^th January 2026.

To confirm Actions following the Meeting held on 28^th January 2026.

To consider suspending Council Procedure Rules to allow the mover of the Budget Report and Group Leaders(s) or their nominated representative(s) in response thereto to speak for no longer than 15 minutes on one occasion. (Council Procedure Rule 16.4, Content and length of speeches).

N.B. A recorded vote is mandatory on the Annual Budget Report 2026/27 and Council Tax Setting 2026/27, in line with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

To consider approval of the General Fund Budget for 2026/27, including the use of reserves, Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Programme and Strategy, Treasury Management Policy/Strategy, Annual Delivery Plan, Living Wage Supplement and Pay Policy Statement, including the approval of Council Tax levels.

To consider for approval the amounts of Council Tax applicable for 2026/27 for each valuation band and in each part of the district.

To consider adoption of the South and East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy.

To consider the proposals for aligning further Terms and Conditions and to agree to commence delivery.

The programmed date for the next Meeting of the Council will be the Annual Meeting to held on Wednesday 20^th May 2026 commencing at 6.30pm.