PEMBROKESHIRE County Council is asking the public to help the authority set its budget for the coming financial year, 2021-22.
The budget determines the amount of money available for key public services that we all use in Pembrokeshire.
People can also fill out a short survey to have their say on the budget and ask questions.
Cllr Bob Kilmister, the cabinet member for finance, will be providing regular video updates answering residents’ questions.
The council is facing a £14.5m projected funding gap and is considering the best way to bridge that gap.
The cabinet is proposing that individual service budgets are flat-lined for 2021-22, and that council tax is raised to help meet pressures on services.
Assuming a five per cent increase in council tax, there is £10m of additional funding which can be allocated to some services to help reduce some pressures.
With £1.3m of this funding already allocated, residents can use the budget tool to place the remaining £8.7m.
Over the past seven years, Pembrokeshire County Council has bridged a funding gap of £98.1m, mainly through substantial cost reductions and efficiencies, totalling £73.8m.
Cllr Kilmister said: “Setting the budget is one of the most important functions of this council.
“We expect a four per cent rise in our grant from the Welsh Government but this still leaves a projected funding gap of £14.5m.
“The decisions to be made will have an impact on the services we provide and therefore impact on the people of Pembrokeshire.
“We face some tough decisions ahead of us, so it is very important that residents get involved, tell us their priorities and have their say.”
The closing date for responses is February 7.
A final decision will made at the council meeting on Thursday, March 4.
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