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 2009/10 the County Council expects to spend £1,749 million on services compared with £1,656 million in 2008/09. After deducting specific grants, including the schools grant, and income from fees and charges, the County Council has set a budget of £657 million. This is an increase of 2.3% after adjusting for funding changes.

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	£’000s
Budget for 2008/09	642,680
Adjustment for funding and function changes	-345
Adjusted budget for 2008/09	642,335
Efficiency Improvements	-20,506
Increased spending on services	17,680
Inflation	17,500
Budget for 2009/10	657,009