Facing the Future We want to hear your views on how the Council can set a balanced budget, in line with the things that are important to you. Following the biggest public health emergency of our lifetimes, the Council is determined to build a stronger, greener and fairer future for the borough. However, our economic position remains uncertain and choices around what we prioritise must reflect local people’s views. We spend £831m every year on everything from street care to local schools. Whilst we have managed the Council’s financial position carefully, supporting the local COVID-19 response and longstanding pressures on services, creates a funding gap of around £60m over the next three years. After business rates, council tax, and savings proposals we have already consulted on are taken into account, the gap is around £18 million. We have worked hard to develop proposals to meet this challenge, focussed on the services residents said were important when the Council Plan, Play Your Part to Thrive, was formed. These proposals are set out against three themes: Health and Wellbeing Communities, Environment and Economy Council-wide proposals. Find out more To find out more please watch our information video below, or read our full budget consultation document here. The information is also available in web accessible format here, or easy read format here. Share your views Council services have a huge impact on all our lives and our futures. Whether you’re a resident, business, partner, provider or community group, your feedback is important, and we want to hear from you: Are these the right choices? What would you do differently to save money or raise income? Help shape the way forward for our borough. Please select from the options below to take part and have your say on all the proposals, or just those that interest you. This consultation will be open until 12 December 2021. Your feedback is highly valued and will help inform Councillor’s decisions when they set the budget in February 2022. Share your views on the Health and Wellbeing proposals Share your views on the Communities, Environment and Economy proposals Share your views on the Council-wide proposals Share your views on all the budget proposals Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Moderation Policy Consultation Standards Accessibility Technical Support Site Map Cookie Policy Our website uses cookies Cookies help us to understand how you use our website so that we can provide you with the best experience when you are on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy and cookie policy. I am OK with that Manage Cookies