The net budget requirement for 2020/21 is estimated at £17,464,000, an increase of £413,000 (2.42%) on last year’s budget.
The council has achieved a balanced budget, whilst ensuring council tax rises are kept to a minimum.
Service costs breakdown
| Service | Gross expenditure | Total income | Net cost 20/21 | Net cost 19/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate management, legal, strategy and democracy services | £6,038,000 | (£1,354,000) | £4,683,000 | £4,563,000 |
| Commissioned services including museums, theatres and environmental and waste services | £12,738,000 | (£3,366,000) | £9,372,000 | £9,215,000 |
| Direct services including housing, community and engineering | £10,427,000 | (£14,035,000) | (£3,609,000) | (£4,528,000) |
| Planning, property and regeneration | £8,136,000 | (£17,611,000) | (£9,475,000) | (£9,339,000) |
| Benefits, council tax and business rates | £47,773,000 | (£47,018,000) | £754,000 | (£740,000) |
| Other services | £16,115,000 | (£282,000) | £15,833,000 | £16,509 |
| Reserves contributions | £312,000 | (£406,000) | (£94,000) | (£108,000) |
| Total | £101,538,000 | (£84,074,000) | £17,464,000 | £17,051,000 |
| Housing revenue account | £25,744,000 | (£25,587,000) | £157,000 | £0 |