Huntingdonshire District Council’s (HDC) 2026/2027 budget was presented at a meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday 25 February and approved for the forthcoming financial year.
To enable the council to continue providing vital statutory services, Huntingdonshire Band D Council Tax will increase by £5 per year to £170.86 from the new financial year starting on 1 April 2026. The rise, equivalent to less than 10p a week, represents the maximum permitted increase and means the average household will pay just over £3.28 per week for all the services provided by Huntingdonshire District Council.
Councillor Brett Mickelburgh, Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources, said: “You will not see headlines about financial chaos at HDC. The story here is of stability, stewardship and steady improvement. A council on firm ground, going from strength to strength, showing Westminster that Option E should be selected for Local Government Reorganisation as with more powers, wider reach, but its feet still firmly planted in the communities that call it home, Huntingdonshire can become the exemplar unitary council.”
The council has a series of ambitious capital investment projects in the pipeline, including improvements to the much-loved Hinchingbrooke Country Park and an inspiring new vision for a Health and Sports Hub on the current Huntingdon One Leisure site. Together, these developments will deliver first-class leisure facilities for the community and enhance opportunities for residents across the area.
The budget also makes provision for the anticipated Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, ensuring the council is well prepared for transition while continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents.
Councillor Sarah Conboy, Executive Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, added:
“Councils across the country continue to face significant financial pressures and uncertainty around future funding. Despite this, Huntingdonshire District Council remains in a stable position because of the prudent decisions taken by the Administration.
“By approving this budget, we are reinforcing our commitment to long-term sustainability while continuing to invest in the services that matter most to our residents. We will continue to work with our partners and communities to ensure Huntingdonshire remains a thriving, resilient and forward-looking district.”
View the full meeting agenda and budget details.