The budget book includes:
- the local authority general fund budget for 2025 to 2026
- a 5-year projection of the capital programme
From April 2025 to March 2026, we have budgeted:
- £314.12 million for providing council services
- £169.23 million for the housing revenue account
We will also receive £233.76 million in dedicated schools grant funding.
The 2025 to 2026 budget was approved by Full Council on 3 March 2025.