Warwickshire County Council has launched a budget survey inviting locals to have their say on the services that matter to them.

The public consultation closes this Sunday 12 October, so there is still time for residents to share their thoughts on the services that matter to them, and where they think savings can be made.

It comes amongst rising pressures and financial challenges "driven by rising costs and increasing demand."

This has meant the Council 'must make some difficult decisions to ensure it can continue to provide the services its communities depend on, while maintaining a balanced budget.'

The Council is asking for views on the importance of local services and how it can best maintain a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year and over the medium-term.

The survey also asks for suggestions on where savings and efficiencies could be made.

Cllr Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property said: "We have launched this public consultation to seeks views on the importance of local services and how we can develop a balanced budget for the next financial year.

"Thank you to everyone who has shared their views so far and I want to encourage as many responses as possible before the survey closes on 12 October.

"The information we gather through this consultation will feed into the Council's budget planning process for the 2026/27 financial year and forms part of the Council's Value for Money programme which was recently approved by Cabinet."

How to have your say 

The feedback will help inform the County Council's budget setting process for the 2026/27 financial year and medium-term financial strategy to 2031.

The survey can be completed here.

The survey is open until Sunday 12 October 2025

Paper copies of the survey are available on request by calling 01926 410 410.