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How the budget is spent

In 2024 to 2025 increased spending on services above the level of inflation is being financed from efficiency improvements, from savings within service budgets, or on a non-recurring basis from reserves or improved council tax collection performance.


Table showing how the budget is spent
Service2024 to 2025 net budget £ million2024 to 2025 per band D Council Tax £
Adult care 303.4 658.64
Children's services 151.7 329.32
Refuse disposal 48.8 105.94
Highways and countryside 32 69.47
Public transport 17.9 38.86
Planning 2.9 6.30
Public health 0 -
Health and communities 6.4 13.89
Trading standards 1.4 3.04
Contingency 26.6 57.74
Other services 77.7 168.68
Plus debt charges 49.7 107.89
Less interest receipts -3.7 8.03
Plus internal financing 0 -
Total 714.8 1,551.73