Feedback from residents and businesses across Cornwall could make a real difference  in helping to shape the Council’s spending in the next four years, Julian German, the Deputy Leader said today as Cornwall Council launched the public consultation on the new four-year budget and business plan.

The Council has saved nearly £300m since 2010, but will need to find a further £75m in savings over the next four years to balance the budget and continue to provide essential services.

Key measures in the budget include proposals for an increase in council tax by 4.99% including a 3% increase for adult social care, an increase in charges for some services and a reduction in some services or to stop providing them altogether.

Deputy Leader German said: ‘No matter what is set out in the draft budget, no decisions have been made yet and the Council will listen to residents’ and partners’ views before finalising the budget next year.’

Residents can have their say on the Council’s draft budget online or at budget consultation public meetings including in Liskeard on November 29, 6.30pm at the Eliot House Hotel.

More information at www.cornwall.gov.uk/budget2017