Residents and businesses are being encouraged to take part in Nottinghamshire County Council’s Annual Budget Survey, which has been launched today (Friday 29 September).

The formal consultation process has opened in preparation for the next financial year and gives people an opportunity to have their say on how the County Council’s budget is spent.

It is part of the council’s ongoing conversation with residents to find out what its priorities should be to provide a ‘healthier, more prosperous and greener’ Nottinghamshire – and ultimately help it ‘rise to the challenge’.

The consultation is open until Sunday 12 November and Councillor Richard Jackson, Cabinet Member for Finance, says residents who complete the survey will help the council shape how it maintains and delivers frontline services.

He said: “As a council we are acutely aware that households across Nottinghamshire continue to experience significant financial pressures, which means we must strike the right balance between easing the cost-of-living pressures our residents are facing and continuing vital services for vulnerable residents.

“I believe we have a proven track record in delivering savings while maintaining and delivering high-quality frontline services in Nottinghamshire over a significant period and this council continues to be in a relatively strong financial position.

“My colleagues and I are immensely proud of this – but we really need your honest views about what you see as our priorities and that we are in step with what our communities want from us.

“By engaging, you can help make Nottinghamshire a better place to live, work and visit – which is something we’re all striving to achieve.

“The short survey takes just minutes to complete, so please make sure you have your say to help us rise to the challenge. We look forward to receiving your responses.”

To take part in this year’s consultation, residents can complete the survey online or at one of the County Council’s libraries where printed copies are available.

Alternatively, contact the council’s customer service team on 0300 500 80 80.