Monmouthshire County Council’s public consultation of its draft budget proposals for the 2025-26 financial year is now open.
This budget supports the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents while prioritising essential neighbourhood services.
With a proposed net revenue budget of £216 million — an 8% increase from the previous year — the draft budget includes significant increases in funding for Social Care and Health (10.6%) and Education (10.7%). Additionally, more than £2 million will be directed towards capital investment in vital infrastructure, including highway improvements, building on last year’s investments.
Key funding sources include a substantial grant from the Welsh Government, alongside an average indicative council tax increase of 7.8% to support services.
The consultation will close on Saturday 22nd February, and residents are encouraged to share their feedback on the draft budget proposals. This input is crucial for ensuring that the council prioritises the most valuable services for its communities.
Council Leader Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, said: “The next four weeks provides our residents the opportunity to give us feedback on our draft budget proposals for 2025-26. As an organisation, we are committed to protecting our most vulnerable residents and services important to all our residents. Please take a look at our proposals and provide your feedback.”
Cabinet Member for Resources, Cllr Ben Callard, continued: “The consultation period will allow residents to engage with us in face-to-face and online engagement sessions, as well as provide feedback through our survey. We want to hear your views. If you wish to sign up for engagement sessions, please do so through Let’s Talk Monmouthshire.”
“We look forward to seeing you there.”
To view the draft budget proposals, provide feedback, or sign up for an engagement session, please visit the council’s dedicated consultation website: www.letstalkmonmounthshire.co.uk.
Paper copies of the survey are also available from any leisure centre, community hub or library in Monmouthshire.
This is your community, your voice. Let’s talk Monmouthshire.
