At a glance summary of where the council spends its budget
The city council’s net expenditure or budget requirement as it is commonly referred to is the cost of its services after taking into account the income generated from charges made to service users and various grants including those received from the government to fund specific services or initiatives. The table below shows in broad terms the services that comprise the council’s budget requirement:
| Area of expenditure | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Capital financing | 9.9% |
| Chief Executive | 4.5% |
| Community Health & Social Care | 30.5% |
| Customer & Support Services | 3.3% |
| Children's Services | 21.4% |
| Environmental Services | 6.4% |
| Housing & Planning | 13.7% |
| Levies & charges | 10.3% |
A detailed analysis of the budget relating to the above services is given in the revenue estimates and capital programme booklet 2007/08 which is available on this website at www.salford.gov.uk/council/finance/budget
How the council's budget is funded
This page was last updated on 28 February 2008
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