Kent County Council’s (KCC) Budget Consultation 2026-27 is now open for your views. Every year KCC sets a budget to determine how much money will be spent on services.

KCC is continuing to face the challenge of significant spending demands and cost increases largely in adults' and children's social care.

KCC needs to manage this within the funding available, which mainly comes from Council Tax and Government grants. This requires tough choices about priorities for the future.

As KCC plans its spending for 2026-27, they need to hear:

• How comfortable you would be with reductions in spending across our different service areas.

• Your suggestions for how to make further savings, efficiencies and increase income.

• Your views on Council Tax options.

Visit www.kent.gov.uk/budget to find out more and have your say by 29 September.