How the budget is spent

In 2007/08 increased spending on services above the level of inflation is mainly being financed from efficiency improvements, from savings within service budgets, or on a non-recurring basis from reserves or improved council tax collection performance. The County Council is however investing an additional £7.4 million primarily to meet increased demand for social care.

If you have any questions on the budget or council tax, please contact the County Treasurer's Department

		2007/08		Increase
		£ million		£ million
Adult Social Care		219		13
Children's Services		138		8
Recreation, Heritage and other services		59		0
Highways, transport and planning		61		3
Waste management		46		4
Borrowing costs		42		4
Capital paid for from revenue		21		3
Future inflation, contingencies and reserves		12		-5
Total		598		30