Budget survey launches

Residents can find out more about initial budget proposals and comment on them in an online survey.

The survey explains more about different directorates within the council and what services each of them provide, as well as some of the initial proposed savings in the directorates.

Councillor Puja Bedi, deputy leader and lead member for finance, said: “Setting a balanced budget is part of our legal duty and requires close working with departments across the council.

“We must also factor in ongoing challenges, including rising demand and costs for high-pressure services such as temporary accommodation and adult social care.

“We are continuing to look carefully at where savings and service efficiencies can be made, while ensuring we deliver value-for-money services for residents. This work will help us develop a balanced budget proposal for 2026/27 that protects the most essential services and remains financially sustainable.

“The survey gives residents the opportunity to see how their money is spent and to share their views on some initial proposals.”

Work is ongoing to present a balanced budget to Cabinet in February.

Comments on the survey are open for three weeks, from today (Friday 9 January) until Friday 30 January.

Access the survey via Citizen Space.

Budget Cabinet is on 16 February, with Budget Council on 26 February.

The final 2026/27 budget must legally be set by 11 March.

Questions about the survey can be sent to budgetconsultation@slough.gov.uk