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This bar chart shows the councils spending plans for each of the six main service areas, comparing 2025/26 to 2024/25.
1. The budget for Children and Young People’s Futures services increases to £1,101 million, up from £1,017 million.
2. The budget for Integrated Adult Social Care services is £504 million, up from £476 million.
3. The budget for Public Health and Communities services is £51 million, down from £54 million.
4. The budget for Performance and Partnerships services is £14 million, unchanged from £14 million.
4. The budget for Corporate services is £91 million, up from £83 million.
5. The budget for Climate Change, Environment & Transport services increases to £123 million, up from £119 million.
6. The budget for other services is £103 million, up from £74 million.
Overall, the gross budget will increase to £1,987 million in 2025/26, from £1,837 million in 2024/25.