THE TIME has come again to start preparing for setting the Council Budget for 2026-27.
Setting a balanced budget is a legal requirement, but with rising costs, it becomes more difficult every year without compromising our essential services.
Ceredigion County Council has launched a Budget Engagement exercise to gather your views on how the Council should spend its money and how to navigate the financial challenges we face.
Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Councill, said: “Setting a balanced budget is proving challenging year on year, after yet another poor settlement by Welsh Government for the year ahead.
“Delivering the budget in a way that maintains our services is a balancing act, and we don’t want to compromise on the services that we offer.
“With costs going up due to the cost-of-living crisis and the impact of inflation, we’re currently facing a budget gap, and an increase in Council Tax is something we have to consider. So, I would like to hear from you.
“Firstly, have a go at balancing the Council budget with our budget simulator. Then, please submit your responses through the online survey as the results will be taken into consideration as we prepare for the 2026-2027 budget”.
Have a go with the Council’s budget simulator tool to try and balance the Council budget by clicking here (clic-budgetengage-eform), and then submit your views through an online survey: Ceredigion County Council 2026-27 Budget Engagement
Paper copies of the survey will also be available in your local Library or Leisure Centre or through the Council’s website: Ceredigion County Council budget 2026-27 – Ceredigion County Council
Watch this video, which explains in detail, how the Council spends its money: If the Council Budget Was a £10 Note | Ceredigion County Council
Also take a look at the Council’s series of Frequently Asked Questions which are available here: Ceredigion County Council budget 2026-27 – Ceredigion County Council
