Exeter residents are being urged to take part in the council’s annual budget consultation.
he city council is asking residents to tell us which services are most important to them and what they think the council should prioritise in the future.
Every year the council must agree a budget which balances the money it spends on services with the money it receives from Council Tax, Business Rates, government grants and income from chargeable services.
Due to an expected increase in the grants received from central Government for 2026/2027 in the new national Fair Funding Formula, the council is expected to be able to put forward a balanced budget for next year without having to consider reducing services.
So this year the council wants to understand how people rate the council’s key strategic priorities set up in its Corporate Plan - local economy, people, homes, sustainable environment, and a well-run council.
The feedback provided helps councillors make decisions on short-term and longer-term spending plans.
Council Leader Phil Bialyk said: “It is very good news for everyone in Exeter that we expect to be able to put forward a balanced budget for next year without having to consider any reductions in services.
“It is very important in considering the budget that the views of our residents are heard and they tell us what is most important to them. That’s why I hope as many people as possible can take the time to give their views in our annual budget consultation.”
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete. To take part visit https://engage.exeter.gov.uk/balanced-budget-2026-27
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