Budget Consultation 2026/27 - Have your say

We know the financial challenges many households in East Dunbartonshire continue to face and we understand the concerns our residents, businesses and local partners have in relation to public services generally.

The Council budget for 2026/2027 will be decided in March 2026 and we want to ensure that any budget proposal addresses the issues that you feel most strongly about.
 
As a Council we are facing budget pressures like never before. All Local Authorities are having to deal with increasing costs including prices for energy, fuel and material, increasing National Insurance contributions and a real time decrease in funding. Councils are legally required to set a balanced budget meaning we must find ways to make savings or increase our income. 
 
Our budget gap for 2026/2027 currently stands at 18.343 million. There is still time for this to change once we know the final budget settlement for local government in December, however we expect our gap to remain significant. 
 
While we manage the Council’s finances responsibly and plan carefully to meet any challenge, our budget pressures are influenced by a range of factors. Despite this, we must continue to deliver essential services for our local communities.
 
To do this we want to hear what big issues matter most to you and what your priorities are across key areas. Your feedback will help to inform our proposals and overall budget decisions.

Visit the Council Budget page and watch the Budget 2026/27 video to learn more about our budget and how we spend money each year.