Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is inviting residents and businesses to share their views on the Council’s proposed budget priorities for the 2027/28 financial year.
This is an opportunity for everybody to let the Council know their thoughts on which services matter most you, and which other services could be reduced to fund preferred options.
The consultation survey, which opened today, 10 November, and runs until Tuesday, 5 January 2027, is your chance to share your views on how the Council should allocate resources and funds to deliver essential local services, while continuing to invest in regeneration, housing, and community wellbeing.
The Council carries out certain services for residents where it is obliged to by law, while there are other duties completed for the benefit of its communities and businesses. All these services are funded through Council Tax, business rates, grants, and fees and charges.
A large proportion of the Council’s funding is through Council Tax, although we only retain 11.17% of this, with 76.09% paid to Warwickshire County Council and 12.74% paid to the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
Considering the continuing financial pressures faced by local authorities nationwide, the Council is reviewing all areas of spending to ensure every pound delivers maximum value for residents.
Cllr Peter Gilbert, Portfolio Holder for Finance, said:
“We’re asking residents and businesses to tell us what matters most to them as we set our budget for the next financial year.
“While we must continue to fund essential services and meet our statutory obligations, we also want to understand where residents feel our resources should be focused and whether there are areas where spending could be reduced to protect or improve other priorities.
“I encourage everyone to take part and help shape how we spend our resources.”
Feedback from the consultation will be considered before the final budget proposals are presented to Cabinet and Full Council in February next year.