How would you set the council's budget?
Tuesday 19 November to Sunday 15 December 2024.
We would like your views on how Herefordshire Council's budget should be prioritised in 2025/26.
We would like you to try to set a balanced budget for next year using our online interactive budget simulator tool which shows the impact of changes in income and expenditure on the delivery of services.
We would also like your feedback on areas of potential investment across the county and the options on Council Tax increases.
Have your say
We want to hear from anyone who currently lives or works in Herefordshire and is over 16 years old, regardless of whether or not they pay Council Tax.
To give us your views you can use one or both of the following:
Use the online interactive budget simulator tool
Complete the budget consultation questionnaire
Accessible version of the interactive budget simulator tool
Consultation events
We will also be engaging with local businesses, community groups and parish councils to gather views on budget proposals, with dates to follow.
Budget themes
Our priorities for the 2025/26 budget are to:
- Continue the 100% discount on Council Tax for people most in need (this measure seeks to support residents in the community struggling to pay their Council Tax charge)
- Continue to invest in improvements to the road network
- Invest in measures to improve road safety and reduce road casualties across the council
- Invest in playgrounds and spaces for play to encourage active lifestyles for children and young people
- Invest in a prevention and maintenance programme to strengthen resilience and reduce/mitigate the impact of flooding for residents and communities
- Invest in the development of cultural and community space in the city centre
- Maximise use of the council's assets and resources to reduce revenue pressures
How we'll use the information from this consultation
The information we gather will be used to inform our budget and the result of the consultation will be published on this page in 2025. Any comments provided will be treated as confidential and will be anonymised before publication.
If you have any queries please contact us at researchteam@herefordshire.gov.uk