Budget Consultation 2019/20

The release of a better than expected provisional settlement from Welsh Government, combined with the Council's proactive approach to managing its finances, has meant that the initial estimated budget gap of over £9.9m has been reduced to £5.9m.

In order to close the remaining budget gap, further saving proposals will be required and all opportunities to deliver even greater levels of efficiency must be maximised.

The Council has five priorities for the future that we would also like your views on:

Digitalisation – creating an agile workforce and increasing opportunities for residents to interact with us online

Early Intervention and Prevention – invest in services which allow us to solve issues before they escalate

Commercialisation – offer some of our services on a commercial basis to lessen the impact of budget reductions

Efficiency – continue to deliver millions of pounds worth of efficiencies each year – in recent years we have saved over £60 million in this way

Independence – invest in community based services which will support individuals and couples to remain independent

Take a look to learn more about the Council’s budget and the five priority areas.

Every year the Council has to legally set a balanced budget, and we want your views on how we should do that, and there are several ways in which you can take part.

Online Budget Simulator

The budget simulator has been set up to give you the opportunity to balance the budget the way you see fit, according to your preferences. The budget simulator is easy to use, and allows you the chance, from the comfort of your own home, to submit your ideas on how next years budget should look.

For example, you may want to see savings made in Leisure to allow increased spending in Education, and the budget simulator allows you to do that whilst always reminding you how far you have to go to set a legally balanced budget. Click on the link below to take part, and have your say on next year’s budget.

Online Survey

The online survey asks you questions on the Council priorities, investment areas and Council Tax.

Public Engagement Events - Budget Road Shows

We are bringing our Budget Consultation to a place near you! Throughout our consultation period our team will be out and about speaking to you to find out how you would like to see next year’s Council budget spent. Come along, say hello and take part at the following locations:

The town centre events provide you with an opportunity to speak to senior Council officers and Cabinet members.