Share Your Thoughts On Council Budget

Residents are invited to tell Bromsgrove District Council about the services which matter most to them as part of the budget setting process for the year ahead.

In this latest round of budget consultation, the council wants to know how important its four priorities are to residents:

Economic Development - Developing the local economy, supporting businesses, skills, town & district centres.

Environment - Waste & recycling, environmental enforcement, biodiversity & wildlife habitats, climate change mitigation & carbon reduction, air quality.

Housing - Affordable & balanced housing provision, supporting vulnerable residents & those at risk of homelessness, environmentally sustainable and efficient homes.

Infrastructure - Delivering the Local Plan, parks & open spaces, active travel.

as well as which other areas it should invest in.

Leader of Bromsgrove District Council, Cllr Karen May, said: “Although we collect Council Tax for a number of partners, we only retain, on average, around 12% of the total bill. That means we have to plan carefully and spend wisely.”

“However, we are determined that we invest in as many areas as possible. Our priority is to invest in the things that matter most to you, our residents.”

“You experience our services every day, so your views are vital in shaping where we focus our resources.”

The survey is available online, with paper copies available in the library and customer services centre from this week (w/c 24^th Nov), with a budget focus group being held on December 11^th 7pm – 8:30pm.

To register your interest email r.green@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk, using ‘Bromsgrove Budget Focus Group’ in the subject line.

Cllr May added: “Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Together, we can make choices that truly benefit our communities.”

The budget survey is available at Bromsgrove Budget Consultation 2026 2027 and runs until January 2^nd 2026.