Conservative County Council Leader Cllr David Fothergill has highlighted how several years of prudent financial management has meant the Council should be able to set a balanced budget for 2022/23.
David Fothergill said: “Careful financial management by the Conservatives at County Hall over the last few years has left us in a sound financial position while continuing to invest in key services, such as adults social care and Children’s Services. Looking forward I expect us to again set one of the lowest county council tax rates in the country.”
The Conservative-led Somerset County Council provides a huge range of essential services to the people of Somerset, spending over £775m each year including care and support to our vulnerable residents as well as highways, libraries, and waste disposal.
The Council is in a good financial position but continues to face a combination of higher costs and demand in Adults and Children’s Services – some of which are still due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that cost pressures will have an impact of around £30m next year, a 13% increase in costs within these two services.
