Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on further proposals to balance council budgets next year and beyond.
Durham County Council needs to make £16.3million in budget savings for 2024/25, even if council tax is increased, and is forecasting a budget gap of £67.6million over the next four years.
Measures to save £2.3million next year, and £5.8million over the four years to 2027/28 have already been agreed.
A consultation on proposals to save a further £3.7million next year, and £6.6million over the four years to 2027/28 has just ended.
Views are now being sought on a fresh set of proposals to save an additional £1.9million next year, and £2.9 million over the next four years to 2027/28.
The recently ended budget consultation also sought residents’ views on a council tax increase and the service areas from which the remaining savings required could be made.
Residents can take part in the six-week consultation, which closes at 5pm on Sunday 3 December, by completing an online survey.
Paper surveys are available from libraries and Customer Access Points.
There is also the option for residents to attend their local Area Action Partnership (AAP) board meeting, where they can receive a presentation and fill in the survey.
The meetings take place between Wednesday 1 November and Thursday 30 November. For full details of consultations, or to complete the online survey or book a place at one of the AAP meetings, visit:
www.durham.gov.uk/consultation