2009/10 Budget and council tax

The budget for 2009/10 was set at the County Council meeting on 19 February 2009 and was based on a recommendation of the Cabinet at its meeting on 6 February 2009.

The budget increase for 2009/10 is 2.3%. This results in a council tax rise of 1.9%.  The council tax remains among the lowest of County Councils in England.

• Budget and council tax in summary

• Budget and council tax in detail (Budget Book 2009/10)

• Change in spending

• How the Budget is spent

• Where the money comes from

• Investing in the future

• Council tax bands

• Your questions answered

• Consultation results

• Press releases

• How does our council tax compare

• How does our council tax increase compare

• Council tax and budget by district

• Council tax 2009/10 leaflet  363kb

• Staff numbers

• Corporate Communications 2009/10 Budget