People all across Aberdeenshire are being asked what they need from council budgets, suggested savings ideas, and Council Tax changes for the coming year.

A new survey has been launched, asking residents to give their views on saving suggestions to help balance council books, and help explain what a rise in Council Tax might mean for them.

Aberdeenshire Council provides hundreds of services to residents every day – from schools, roads, waste, advice to businesses, leisure, culture and benefits. For the next financial year (2025-26), current forecasts suggest a position of being £26m over budget.

A list of ideas for reductions and cuts in services have been drawn up. The results of this survey will be pulled together and given to councillors for them to consider at the November meeting of Full Council. They will then continue to debate and consider ideas up to the budget-setting meeting in the first part of 2025.

The council would love to hear what you think before 15 Nov. For more information and link to the survey please see https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/aberdeenshire-council-budget-engagement-2025-26