Ambitious budget proposals have been put forward as Harborough District Council looks to tackle significant financial challenges over the year ahead.
Harborough District Council has set out its budget priorities for 2021/22 as it looks to address an annual budget gap of around £4 million.
The £4 million gap has resulted from the ever-increasing demand for services, reductions in Government grant, and unavoidable cost increases.
To address these challenges, in 2020 the Council launched Budget Challenge 2025 (BC25) which aims to 'transform' services, and ensuring that sufficient financial resources are allocated to key priority areas.
Savings have been, and are continuing to be, identified in all Council service areas. The Council will also look at opportunities to provide long-term income to boost financial sustainability and resilience.
Proposals have also been put forward to increase Harborough District Council's share of the Council tax by £5 a year, per Band D household, in the Harborough district. This is currently the maximum amount permitted by Government.
On 19 January 2021 Harborough District Council's Cabinet recommended the proposals to go to Council for consideration in February.
In the meantime, residents and businesses can have their say on the proposals until Monday 1 February 2021.
Find out more about how you can have your say via the link below.