2015 to 2016 budget information

This page provides links to downloadable documents that give both detailed and summarised information about the approved council budget for 2015 to 2016.

Budget report 2015 to 2016

This gives details of the budget agreed by council on Wednesday 25 February 2015. It provides information on the specific proposals for the 2015 to 2016 revenue budget and council tax including the details of the savings and budget reductions totalling £31 million required to balance our budget.

Council tax leaflet budget information 2015 to 2016

This gives a less technical financial summary of our 2015 to 2016 revenue budget. It explains where the money comes from including changes in government funding, where it will be spent, how this affects what council tax you pay and what monies we pay to fund services provided by other bodies.

Precepts and levies 2015 to 2016

This includes details produced by the precepting and levying bodies which provide a statement of their charges for 2015 to 2016 and how they impact on the council tax you pay. It provides a brief overview of their budget, showing what money they spend and where it comes from.

We collect a precept on behalf of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Budget book schedules 2015 to 2016

This gives details of the budget for each service group of the council and an analysis both objectively for schools, libraries, highways maintenance etc and subjectively for employees, premises, supplies and services, etc.