Swale Borough Council draft budget consultation

Every year, Swale Borough Council’ must set a balanced budget to make sure the money it spends delivering services is in line with the money available.

Swale Borough Council’ will set its budget for 2025/26 in February 2025, and wants to hear your views on the proposals.

On Wednesday 27 November 2024 the Policy and Resources Committee agreed for the draft budget for 2025/26 to go out to consultation.

The draft budget outlines £2.3m of proposed savings, efficiencies and increased income, leaving a budget gap of £1.5m which would be funded from reserves if further crucial savings are not found.

The consultation runs until 5pm, Wednesday 8 January 2025, and you can find out more and have your say at www.swale.gov.uk/budget-consultation

The results of the consultation will be reported to the Policy and Resources Committee on 5 February 2025, before full council is asked to approve the final budget on 19 February 2025.