Littlehampton residents views on finances needed

A new survey launched by West Sussex County Council called Every Pound Counts is asks people and businesses for their opinion on how public money is used.

It includes a section where people have the chance to be “chancellor for the day” by allocating points – representing sums of money – to different areas.

Leader of the county council Louise Goldsmith said: “It’s no secret that we are in the middle of very difficult financial times. The county council is part-way through a three-year programme to save £79million. We need to live within our means as a local authority and provide value for money for our residents and businesses.

“Equally, we need to make sure we focus our limited resources on the things that matter most to residents. This consultation is a chance for people to show us where they would like the council’s resources focused, and also where they would like savings to be made.”

Details of the survey can be found at libraries and help points. It can also be completed online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/everypoundcounts

For paper copies, call 01243 777100.