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Technical Notes 2026, Issue 151 - 2027/2028 Budget Consultation

  • Report by:

    Ann Davie, Chief Executive

  • TN Number:

    151-26

  • Subject:

    2027/2028 Budget Consultation

  • Responsible Officer:

    Lauren Mirzai, Communications and Engagement Manager

  • Publication:

    This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

  • The purpose of this Technical Note is to update Members in relation to the Council’s 2027/2028 Budget Consultation
  • The consultation exercise will once again provide information on the Council’s Budget position while asking residents to complete a survey seeking views on priorities to balance the budget for the upcoming year
  • The consultation will be hosted on the Council website with additional information on the Council budget webpage giving more background into the breakdown of spend and challenges facing local government finances
  • The survey that residents will be asked to complete focuses on the current priorities in line with the SPPF Forward in Partnership commitment under the four priorities of Health & Wellbeing, Access to Services, Finance & Employment and Community & Environment. We will also be asking opinions on how we set Fees and Charges and how we might increase income and make savings
  • The consultation will run from Monday 26 October to Sunday 22 November
  • You can find details of the consultation including the survey on the Budget consultation webpage
  • A range of materials and various communication methods, both offline and online, will be used to encourage residents to complete the survey
  • Communication methods will include a social media plan, media release, direct communication with local community groups and internal messages.