Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget priorities. 
 

Each year the Council must set a balanced budget, which sets out its spending and investment plans and how its services will be funded.  

The budget must also take account of new cost-pressures as well as making sure all its services are as efficient as possible.  
 

The Council’s budget setting process is happening now and residents’ views are vital ahead of key decisions being taken. 
 

At the same time, the Council is also refreshing its Corporate Plan that sets out its key priorities and shapes how services will be delivered, and performance and improvement measured. 
 

From Tuesday, December 6th people can give their views on a wide range of budget and Council service issues in this online questionnaire HERE 
 

This consultation runs for six weeks until 17th January 2023, with the budget due to go before Full Council in February next year and a refreshed Corporate Plan presented in March. 
 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson said: “We are continuing to progress the county’s economic recovery and deliver investment in our infrastructure and frontline services. 
 

“However, we know the national financial picture is very challenging with some difficult choices to be made - so it's very important people have their say – and we will listen carefully. 
 

“It’s a genuine consultation and an opportunity for residents to let us know how they’d prioritise the services we deliver.  
 

“In the New Year we’ll also be looking to run an online question and answer session, as well as taking our budget plans out on the road and into our communities.”