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Bassetlaw District Council is once again inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape future services and balance the books.
The council has launched this year’s Budget Conversation, a survey to find out which services people use the most and capture any ideas on ways to make potential savings.
Last year in line with responses, over 80% of saving proposals were provided by transforming council services, including improving efficiency, a reduction in council running expenses such as reducing agency spend and reducing back-office costs, whilst maintaining front line numbers.
This helped create a total saving of £1.1million.
Each year, the council invests around £21million to deliver essential services, drive forward important local projects, and support vital community initiatives, ensuring resources make a real difference for residents.
Thanks to careful planning and a strong financial strategy, Bassetlaw District Council is well-positioned to manage future challenges, with a modest £2million gap projected over the next three years to March 2029, providing a clear focus for targeted efficiencies and innovation.
The Budget Conversation, launched on 12th November 2025, will run until 20th December 2025, with the council inviting as many people as possible to share their feedback.
The results of the survey will be used as part of the budget setting process, culminating in the annual budget meeting on 26th February 2026, where Bassetlaw District Council will set spending for the next fiscal year and agree yearly savings targets for the following two years until March 2029.
To take part in the five-minute survey visit: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/budget-2025 or pick up a hard copy from the council offices.
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