Ellie Ames 01 October 2024

Norfolk faces £45m budget gap

Norfolk faces £45m budget gap image
Image: norfolk.gov.uk

Norfolk County Council is planning millions of pounds of cuts it does ‘not want to make’ in the face of a £44.75m deficit in its budget for next year.

The local authority has identified £33.5m of spending cuts for 2025-26, including £16.5m in adult’s social care, £7m in children’s services and £6m on infrastructure.

Norfolk said it would consider raising council tax next year, by either 3%, up to 5%, or more than 5%.

It has also proposed reducing spending on housing-related support services and switching off a further 2% of the streetlights it maintains.

The council warned its budget this year was also under strain, and said it may need to freeze some non-essential spending if the ‘financial controls’ it has introduced in adult and children’s services are insufficient.

Deputy council leader Andrew Jamieson said: ‘We have identified a number of savings which we do not want to make, but we have no choice under the present financial circumstances while we await forthcoming financial settlements from the Government.’

Cabinet will consider the proposals on 7 October.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Harborough District Council
Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance
We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Recuriter: Harborough District Council

Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding - Bicester Banbury

Oxfordshire County Council
£37035 - £47754
You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children’s and their families’ voices are heard, and their needs are met. You will work with families using the FSP Workbook modules, and a strengths-based approach, ensuring the As Bicester
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Executive Director of Resources & Governance (S151 Officer)

Basildon Borough Council
Up to £146,245
Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Basildon, Essex
Recuriter: Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Homes, Communities & Environment

Basildon Borough Council
Up to £146,245
Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Basildon, Essex
Recuriter: Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Strategy, People & Transformation

Basildon Borough Council
Up to £146,245
Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Basildon, Essex
Recuriter: Basildon Borough Council
Linkedin Banner