Residents of Salisbury are invited to a meeting with the Administration Leaders of Salisbury City Council on Monday 4 December to discuss the budget for 2024/2025.
Last year's budget proved controversial, specifically the £102 rise in the council tax precept for some residents.
This led to two parish meetings, where residents were able to voice their opposition to the budget, before a city-wide referendum on was held to decide whether the people of Salisbury would support a five percent cap on future increases to the Salisbury City Council precept and a parish consultation if any proposed increase is larger than five per cent.
Fewer than four percent of the electorate voted in the poll.
Following the budget consultation process which took place during August and September the Council has now prepared its draft budget for 2024/25.
The council says that residents shared that their priorities are centred around having a green city with clean streets, and a lively city with a year-round programme of events.
"This has therefore been reflected in the allocation of funds", it said.
Starting at 6.30pm in Salisbury Guildhall, the draft budget will be shared with local residents for comment.
The evening will begin with a short presentation followed by a round table discussion where residents will have the opportunity to ask any questions.
Questions and feedback will be gathered before the final budget is issued and agreed at Full Council on Monday, January 22.
Please follow this link to the meeting notice for Monday, December 4.
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