Conservative led Wiltshire Council’s budget for 2024/25 was formally approved at a meeting of Full Council this week with the council’s prudent and preventative approach putting it in a strong position to deliver high quality services for Wiltshire’s residents, businesses, and communities.
This coming financial year, 2024/25, an additional £36m has been added into the council’s service budgets. Overall, the budget for 2024/25 stands at around £490m with the council not relying on reserves to invest and provide services.
It was also confirmed there will be a 2.99% increase for the Wiltshire Council element of council tax, plus a 2% levy to be spent solely on adult social care. This will mean an increase of £1.65 per week for those with a Band D property.
The council will continue to invest in key services including highways maintenance, flood prevention, decarbonisation, leisure services, enforcement and ensuring town centres are supported to be vibrant places to visit.
