At Budget Council on Monday 26 February Calderdale Council’s Cabinet budget was approved. The budget prioritises protecting the most vulnerable and delivering good quality statutory services. The Council is legally required to set a balanced budget each year and has already found savings which now amount to over £125m per year since 2010. Although the Council’s… read more … about Tough decisions in challenging times>>
Protecting the most vulnerable children and adults in Calderdale and continuing to deliver good quality statutory services are the budget priorities for the Cabinet in the next financial year. The budget proposals were presented by the Leader of the Council at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 15 January 2024, marking the start of a period… read more … about A time for tough decisions>>
Calderdale Council may need to save £11 million in the next financial year according to a forecast which will be considered at the next meeting of the Cabinet in November. The Medium Term Financial Plan is updated annually and represents the starting point for setting the Council’s budget for 2024-2025, which will be agreed at… read more … about Planning ahead for a sustainable budget>>
Balancing the books to protect vital public services is the priority for the next financial year after the budget for 2023/4 was agreed at Budget Council on Monday 27 February 2023. Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “Yet again we are setting a budget in challenging circumstances. We continue to experience the impact… read more … about A strong and robust budget for the future>>
Balancing the books and ensuring that the Council’s finances are on a firm footing for the future are the priorities for the Cabinet’s budget proposals for the next financial year. The budget proposals were presented by the Leader of the Council at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 16 January 2023, marking the start of a… read more … about A budget for the future>>
Calderdale Council faces severe financial pressures which will have an impact on delivery of proposed development projects across the borough. The challenges of rapid inflation, loss of income, uncertainly about funding local authorities will receive from Government and increased demand for services have made it necessary for the Council to review financial requirements for delivering… read more … about Impact of national financial crisis on Calderdale projects>>
Calderdale Council may need to save £10.2 million in the next financial year, according to a report which will be considered at the next meeting of the Cabinet in October. The Council has already put plans in place to make savings of £120 million by 2023/24 compared to its 2010 budget. It is currently forecasting… read more … about Council budget under pressure>>
Securing the Council’s financial position in a time of uncertainty is the priority for the budget for 2022/23, which was agreed at Budget Council on Monday 28 February 2022. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader said: “This is a robust, balanced and sustainable budget which will ensure that we are in a sound financial position… read more … about A budget for a sustainable future>>
Protecting communities and supporting businesses through the pandemic, building a strong recovery, and ensuring the Council maintains financial stability are the priorities for the Cabinet’s budget proposals for the next financial year. The budget proposals were presented by the Leader of the Council at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 17 January 2022, marking the start… read more … about A robust and balanced budget>>
