Budget Consultation 2010-11

On 18^th February 2010 the Full Council will meet to agree the budget and its level of Council Tax for the coming financial year.  Preceding the Council meeting the Executive Committee meets on the 4th February to determine its final draft budget to be recommended to the Council, including the recommendation regarding the level of Council Tax.  Views of residents, representatives groups and businesses in the Borough are welcome and will be reported to either the Executive or Full Council meeting depending on when these are received.  This Budget Consultation - site contains:

• the summary Budget Consultation 68kb PDF 
• the full Draft Budget report and details of Service Budgets
• details of our Budget Reduction proposals 27.7 KB PDF
• Ashford Partnership’s Sustainable Community Strategy
• Borough Council’s Corporate Plan 1.33 MB PDF
• Medium Term Financial Plan (2010/11-2014/15) report that went to the Executive in November 2009
• Service Plans for 09/10

This consultation does not pose specific questions but seeks feedback on the proposals as a whole, though comments on specific issues will be considered.

Email your comments to Paul Naylor (Deputy Chief Executive), or post them to the Civic Centre for his attention. Comments made by 2nd February will be reported to the Executive on 4^th February. Comments received after 4^th but before 16^th February will be reported to the Full Council meeting on Thursday 18th February.