Bassetlaw District Council is once again inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to share their views on how local services should be funded and delivered in the year ahead.
The Council’s Budget Conversation for 2027/28 asks people what matters most to them, where they would like to see investment, and where savings or efficiencies could be made to help balance the books.
Each year, the council commits around £23 million to deliver essential services, drive forward important local projects, and support vital community initiatives, ensuring resources make a real difference for residents.
Careful planning and control of spending mean the Council is well placed to deal with future funding challenges over the next three years while protecting essential services. Its current medium-term financial plan forecasts a £2.8 million budget shortfall up to March 2030. However, this can be met through identifying priorities and efficiencies as part of this budget conversation, savings that have already been identified, changes in government funding and the use of reserves.
Cllr Alan Rhodes, Cabinet Member for Corporate and Financial Services said: “We know household budgets are under pressure, so we want to make sure every pound we spend delivers the best possible value for local people.
“That is why your views matter as they will help us understand which services are most important to you and where we can work smarter and make sensible savings.”
In previous years, up to 80% of the saving proposals were provided through transforming council services, including through improved efficiency and a reduction in council running expenses, such as reducing agency spend, improved recruitment and staff retention initiatives, and reducing back-office costs, whilst maintaining front line numbers.
The Budget Conversation launches on 6th November for six weeks, 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 25th February 2027, where Bassetlaw District Council will set spending for the next fiscal year.
Those who complete the survey also have the chance to win one of four £25 Love2Shop vouchers.
To take part in the five-minute survey visit: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/budget-conversation-survey-2026
Last Updated on Friday, November 6, 2026