Caerphilly faces budget issues. Council tax may rise by 7.9%. Focus on key services like social care and schools.
Sean Morgan leads Caerphilly Council. He explained the budget’s focus, aiming to deliver key services for residents and meet community needs well.
The council asked people about initial budget ideas. They will increase council tax by 7.9%. Morgan calls the rise “modest” for Wales.
The council faces financial issues and foresee a £45 million gap in three years. They will use reserves to balance this year’s budget once, totaling £4.9 million.
The Welsh Government funding is also less. It is £81,000 lower than planned before.
The 2025/26 budget plans for important services. Social care gets £7.9 million, schools are allocated £12.1 million, infrastructure gets £11.2 million, and waste strategy receives £25.1 million.
The cabinet should approve it February 27th. All council members vote and debate the budget later that day.