Middlesbrough Council in North Yorkshire has released details for its next major meeting on February 18, 2026, where officials will vote on a new spending plan that avoids cuts to public services. The meeting is set to take place at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber to finalise the town’s budget and tax rates for the coming year.
The proposed agenda includes a plan to raise council tax by 2 per cent. This is a smaller increase than the 4.99 per cent hikes residents have seen in previous years.
Council leaders say the town’s finances have improved, with a recent underspend of over £2 million helping the authority progress toward a long-term target of more than £40 million in emergency savings by 2030. This improved position means the council does not expect to use its reserves to pay for day-to-day services during the 2026/27 financial year.
As part of the ongoing financial plans, a £4.367 million Middlesbrough Priorities Fund, established in the previous budget cycle, will continue to fund one-off projects to improve the town and local services throughout 2026.
Residents can view the full list of topics to be discussed on the council’s website before the meeting begins. Further council meetings are also already in the diary for March 4, 2026, and April 1, 2026.
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