Council sets balanced budget

Our budget for 2025/26 has been agreed, following approval at the meeting of the Council on 5 March. Aiming to rectify historical issues, start to rebuild capacity in essential front-line services, and respond to increases in demand-led pressures in social care and housing services - the spending plans of £132m for the next financial year are an increase of £34m against the current year’s budget and includes savings of £6m from transforming services. The budget also includes £103m in exceptional support from government. Read our news story or visit our FAQ pagethat explains what exceptional financial support is and how it will impact on services.