Have your say on Crawley Borough Council budget proposals
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Crawley Borough Council is facing exceptional financial challenges due to the high costs of homelessness and temporary accommodation. The council now spends £2 of every £3 of Council Tax to provide temporary accommodation.
This has been compounded by reduction in funding by government, high interest rates, reduction in business rates income and inflationary pressures.
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Leader of Crawley Borough Council, Councillor Michael Jones, said: “Like many councils across the country, we’re facing a huge financial challenge. We are having to make tough decisions to protect vital services as best we can and continue to deliver low cost, good quality services for residents and businesses in Crawley.
“We want everyone to have their say and tell us what our plans may mean to you, your family, your community and your business. Your comments will enable us to understand any possible impacts and help us make an informed decision when we come to agree the budget.”
The budget consultation is open for four weeks until January 9, 2025 and can be completed on our consultation page: https://crawley.gov.uk/council-information/how-council-works/consultation