Walsall residents are being urged to have their say on the council’s budget proposals for next year.

A six-week consultation on the draft budget, including proposed savings, investments and increases in council tax, is now open until midnight on Friday 29 November 2024.

Councillor Garry Perry, Leader of Walsall Council, said: “I hope that as many residents as possible will take part in this consultation.

“It’s important that we hear your views about our proposals for spending, efficiencies and council tax. We need residents to let us know how the proposals might affect them and to identify the services they feel are the most important.

“We need to know whether they agree or disagree with the draft proposals under consideration and if they have any alternative suggestions for how the saving can be made.

“If you live, work or study or do business in the borough, please have your say. Every council has a statutory responsibility to set a balanced budget, and I am confident that our track record of strong and robust financial management will achieve this, but it won’t be easy.

“All councils are facing considerable challenges due to inadequate funding from government and rising demand on many of our services, particularly within adult social care and children’s services.” 

To review the draft budget and proposals and complete the online survey, visit walsall.gov.uk/budgethaveyoursay.