You will have seen lots of articles in the media about the difficult choices facing local authorities as they seek to balance their budgets whilst maintaining critical local services.

With so many services valued and required by residents, it is really difficult to decide what to cut or reduce. And with over two-thirds of the entire Aberdeenshire Council budget invested in education and care which is heavily legislated, the impact of cuts on the remaining services can be disproportionate.

Aberdeenshire Council would like to know what’s important to you now and what you think will be important for future council budget decisions.

Please help by completing this short survey. by the 17th of November It will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.