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Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent engagement on the draft Council Budget for 2026/27.
Residents shared a wide range of views during the consultation. Many people told us they are worried about the rising cost of living and the impact of Council Tax increases on household finances. At the same time, there was strong and consistent feedback about the importance of protecting essential services, particularly support for vulnerable children, adults and older people, and ensuring public money is used as efficiently as possible.
You also told us that everyday services matter. Clean streets, waste collection, roads and pavements, libraries, community hubs and local facilities were frequently highlighted as important to quality of life across the borough. Many responses called on the Council to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make better use of buildings and resources before reducing frontline services.
Following this engagement, North Tyneside Council has approved a balanced budget for 2026/27. The budget prioritises investment in frontline services, with significant additional funding directed towards Children’s and Adults’ Social Care to meet rising demand. It also includes a programme of savings focused on service redesign, improved efficiency, better use of buildings and digital tools.
The Council recognises that not everyone agrees with all of the decisions that have been made. However, the feedback received through this engagement has helped inform priorities and shape a budget that focuses on protecting the services residents rely on most, while being open and honest about the financial challenges facing councils nationally.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent engagement on the draft Council Budget for 2026/27.
Residents shared a wide range of views during the consultation. Many people told us they are worried about the rising cost of living and the impact of Council Tax increases on household finances. At the same time, there was strong and consistent feedback about the importance of protecting essential services, particularly support for vulnerable children, adults and older people, and ensuring public money is used as efficiently as possible.
You also told us that everyday services matter. Clean streets, waste collection, roads and pavements, libraries, community hubs and local facilities were frequently highlighted as important to quality of life across the borough. Many responses called on the Council to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make better use of buildings and resources before reducing frontline services.
Following this engagement, North Tyneside Council has approved a balanced budget for 2026/27. The budget prioritises investment in frontline services, with significant additional funding directed towards Children’s and Adults’ Social Care to meet rising demand. It also includes a programme of savings focused on service redesign, improved efficiency, better use of buildings and digital tools.
The Council recognises that not everyone agrees with all of the decisions that have been made. However, the feedback received through this engagement has helped inform priorities and shape a budget that focuses on protecting the services residents rely on most, while being open and honest about the financial challenges facing councils nationally.