We are inviting residents to have their say on our spending plans for the coming year at a special online Budget Forum.
We face a significant budget challenge for 2022 to 23 due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, an increase in demand for services such as Children’s Social Care, recruitment and supply chain issues, as well as inflationary pressures.
Our Chief Finance Officer Andy Rothery, Chief Executive Will Godfrey and Councillor Richard Samuel, Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Resources and Economic Development, will outline our current financial position, the ongoing financial pressures we face and how we will prioritise our spending. The meeting will be chaired by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Kevin Guy.
The Budget Forum will cover:
- Council Tax
- Demand pressures
- Income and savings proposals
- Investment plans