Our financial situation
Protecting vital services and supporting residents
Councils across the country continue to face difficult financial situations.
Some have effectively gone bankrupt, and the number close to that state continues to go up.
We are not facing bankruptcy at this stage, but it is important that residents understand the true picture – the money we get from Central Government and Council Tax is not enough to cover the increasing cost of the vital services we provide.
This year, we are having to find savings of £7.8 million after having already identified more than £23 million during the previous two years.
We are already thinking about next year’s budget as we know there will be significant savings needed again.
Understanding our spending
- Types of council spending - why we're still investing in infrastructure like schools, roads and other community facilities
- Common council spending myths
