Stage 3: Our second budget consultation
Our second budget consultation ran from Monday 18 November 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025. In this consultation we invited all York residents to take part and have a say in how York’s money is spent.
We want to make sure the services you need continue, even though we have an approximate £30 million money gap.
Why your voice matters
Starting in May 2024 we talked about the 2025 to 2026 budget though Our Big Budget Conversation.
In June 2024, residents were invited to give their feedback on how the council operates. This was followed during the summer with a combination of workshops and on and offline surveys asking residents, businesses and partners which services they prioritise. In the final stage, the Big Budget Consultation asked people to provide their thoughts on proposals to help the council balance its budget based on feedback from the previous 2 stages.
The Our Big Budget consultation again included workshops and surveys, together with an opportunity for cross-party discussion at Scrutiny Committee on 11 November 2024.
Read the results of our second budget consultation.
Budget proposals were discussed at the Budget Executive meeting on Tuesday 21 January 2025, followed by a Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025, where a final decision was made. Residents were encouraged to attend these meetings or share their views in advance by visiting the council’s website.
Find further information about the 2025 to 2026 budget.
