Hounslow Council's Cabinet has unanimously approved the Council Tax Base for the 2026-27 financial year, setting it at 94,586.52. The decision was made during a meeting held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The Council Tax Base for 2026-27 was determined in accordance with the details provided in the submitted report and Appendix A. This figure represents the number of Band D equivalent properties within the borough that will be used to calculate Council Tax revenues for the upcoming financial year.

Council members review a map with annotations and sticky notes during a meeting discussing urban regeneration and infrastructure projects.
Council members review a map.Source: Cabinet papers, 20 January 2026

The Cabinet's approval of the Council Tax Base followed a review of the relevant documentation, including the Council Tax Base 2026-27 Report and its accompanying Appendix A. The meeting agenda and printed minutes from the session are publicly available.

This decision is a key step in the council's financial planning for the next fiscal year, impacting the setting of the local authority's budget and the subsequent Council Tax rates for residents.