What we spend our budget on
The table below shows how every £1 of income received is used to fund the services we deliver.
Each number in the graphic corresponds to a row in the table below.
| Number | Service area | Amount spent per £1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult social care | 35p |
| 2 | Children's social care | 23p |
| 3 | Highways and transport | 8p |
| 4 | Central and technical budgets | 8p |
| 5 | Waste services | 7p |
| 6 | Central support services | 7p |
| 7 | Assets and environment | 3p |
| 8 | Housing and communities | 3p |
| 9 | Other direct services to the public | 2p |
| 10 | Education services | 2p |
| 11 | Planning and place shaping services | 1p |
Read the draft budget proposals
Read the draft budget proposals on Moderngov (Agenda Item 9)
How to have your say
The public draft budget consultation will open on 23 December 2025.
Last updated 17 December 2025