Durham council faces £83.7m shortfall as residents asked about savings and tax rises

Durham council faces £83.7m shortfall as residents asked about savings and tax rises

County Durham residents are being asked how the council should tackle an estimated £83.662 million budget shortfall and reshape services over the…

Durham CC warns of council tax increases to tackle £83m deficit

Durham CC has launched a consultation on options including council tax increases and efficiency savings as it grapples with its multi-million-pound deficit.

People invited to have their say on council budget proposals

Durham County Council has launched a consultation to raise awareness of the financial pressures it is facing and to give people an opportunity to shape how it transforms and delivers services over the next four years.The council is asking residents, businesses, partners and community organisations for their views on its proposed budget for 2027/28, along with its Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the period up to 2030/31.Like many local auth…