Have your say on Buckinghamshire Council’s priorities and budget
Buckinghamshire Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to take part in its consultation on the council’s priorities and budget.
The ‘Your Bucks, Your Say’ consultation is now open and runs until Thursday 9 October 2025. It’s your chance to help inform the council’s future plans and say which services you think should be prioritised in next year’s budget.
The council is currently developing its Corporate Plan, which sets out what it wants to achieve over the next four years. At its heart, the plan is about making a positive difference for the people, communities and businesses of Buckinghamshire.
Four key priorities are being proposed:
- Opportunity and aspiration for all
- Shaping great places
- Thriving communities
- Supporting the most vulnerable
Steven Broadbent, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council, said:
“We want to hear your views on these priorities and how you think we should spend our budget to best meet the needs of Buckinghamshire.
“We know that every penny counts, and we’re committed to making sure residents get value for money from their council tax. This consultation is a vital part of that process. It helps us understand what matters most to you and ensures we’re focusing our resources in the right places.”
Buckinghamshire Council provides over 700 services, with 71% of the budget spent on four key areas it is legally required to deliver:
- Adult social care
- Children’s services
- Home-to-school transport
- Temporary accommodation
Despite financial pressures faced by councils across the country, Buckinghamshire Council remains in a stable position. It continues to make savings and invest in the county, including a £120 million investment in the road network over the next four years.
You can take part in the consultation by completing the online survey or requesting a printed version. All feedback will be used to help shape the council’s final Corporate Plan and budget proposals, which will be published early next year.
The consultation is open until 11:59pm on Thursday 9 October 2025.