Budget Consultation 2025 -2027 - Consultations

Have your say on Bolton Council’s budget plans for 2025 - 2027

Bolton Council are encouraging residents, businesses and stakeholders to have their say on the latest council budget proposals, which will determine how the local authority delivers services to the community.

On the 2nd of December the Cabinet agreed to consult on budget plans that would see a £25m shortfall in the Council’s overall budget.  We are proposing to use £16.8m from our reserves, with the remaining £8.2m from increasing our income and making savings where we can.

Given the financial challenge facing the Council it is important that residents and stakeholders express their views to help guide and shape decisions.

The consultation period will run from the 3rd December 2024 until midday on Monday the 6th of January 2025.

Useful information & Frequently Asked Questions

• FAQs – Car parking enforcement and charges
• FAQs – Grit bins
• FAQs – Proposed changes to Adults, Housing and Communities
• FAQs – Proposed review of Bereavement Services
• Cabinet Member Committee Papers, including Budget Report and Council Tax Base for 2025 -2026.

Survey

If you require a postal survey or support completing the survey, please call the Consultation and Engagement Team on 01204 334875.  Please ensure you leave your name, address, contact number and the name of the consultation you are interested in, 'Budget Consultation'.  
Paper surveys can also be obtained from local libraries, Family Hubs, Farnworth Town Hall and the One Stop Shop in Bolton Town Hall.  You can also download and print a paper survey and return via the freepost address.