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This bar chart shows the councils spending plans for each of the six main service areas, comparing 2022/23 to 2021/22. All figures are gross (£ million)
1. The budget for children’s services increases to 873, up from 800.
2. The budget for adult care and health services is 406, up from 360.
3. The budget for communities, public health, environment and prosperity is services is 97, up from 89.
4. The budget for corporate services is 75, up from 74.
5. The budget for highways, infrastructure, development and waste remains unchanged at 71.
6. The budget for other services is 36, down from 72.
Overall, the gross budget will increase from £1,466 million in 2021/22 to £1,558 million in 2022/23.