2008/09 BUDGET
Introduction
At its meeting on 27 February 2008, the Council approved
budgets for its General Revenue Account services in 2008/09 and a
Capital Programme for 2007-12.
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
The Budget for 2008/09 is made up of a number of elements,
principally:
- The General Revenue Account
budget, being spending on day-to-day service
provision
- The Capital Programme, being
investment in projects which provide longer-term benefit to the
community
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 £145.39 for the year
for a Band D property this is 2.75% (£3.89) more than in
2007/08.
Clearly, when setting the Council Tax for 2008/09 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: