At its meeting on 21 February 2007, the Council approved budgets for its General Revenue Account services in 2007/08 and a Capital Programme for 2007-11.

 

In preparing the Budget, the Council circulated its proposals and consulted with Town and Parish Councils, trade union representatives of its employees and the local business community through the South Cheshire Chamber. The Consultation Draft Budget was also placed on the Council's website, enabling consultation with the wider community.

 

 

The Budget for 2007/08 is made up of a number of elements, principally:

In summary, the Budget provides for continued service delivery and development in line with the Council's policies and plans. The Revenue Budget is balanced by a Council Tax of £141.50 for the year for a Band D property this is 1% (£1.43) less than in 2006/07.

 

It is worthy of note that the Borough Council's Council Tax represents less than 11% of the total Council Tax bill (the remainder being amounts for the County Council, Police Authority and Fire Authority and the Parish Council, where applicable).

 

Clearly, when setting the Council Tax for 2007/08 it is important to take into account the projected budget position for the medium term. This is explained in the Foreword to the Budget, to which there is a link below.

 

Supporting papers and the Budget itself can be accessed from the following links: