Change in spending

The County Council's budget is that part of its expenditure funded by general Government grant (22%) and council tax (78%).

In 2008/09 the County Council expects to spend £1,655 million on services compared with £1,570 million in 2007/08. After deducting specific grants, including the schools grant, and income from fees and charges, the County Council has set a budget of £643 million. This is an increase of 4.4% after adjusting for funding changes.

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	£'000s
Budget for 2007/08	598,223
Adjustment for funding and fuction changes	17,145
Adjusted budget for 2007/08	615,368
Efficiency improvements	-15,046
Increased spending on services	22,765
Inflation	19,593
Budget for 2008/09	642,680