Southend Council Budget

SOUTHEND City Council’s budget for 2026/27 has now been approved.
A council statement said: “setting out a clear commitment to investing in people, protecting frontline services, and regenerating Southend and its assets.
“The proposals have had extensive scrutiny through the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee as well as being considered by Cabinet, prior to Full Council on Thursday 26 February.
“The budget focuses on protecting vulnerable residents, maintaining essential services, and investing in highways, open spaces, infrastructure and civic pride across the city.”
Coun Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend City Council, said: “I am proud that council has approved our budget, a budget focused on civic pride, stability, and delivering on the everyday priorities of our residents.
“We are taking practical decisions that help people day to day – freezing parking charges, cutting a fiver from garden waste collections, removing peak-time restrictions for disabled bus pass holders, and keeping costs down wherever we can.
“These choices sit alongside continued investment in the things residents tell us matter most.
“We are maintaining our record investment in fixing roads and pavements, improving parks and open spaces, and safeguarding libraries, family centres, and cultural assets.
“At the same time, we are investing in housing, regeneration, and frontline services so residents’ concerns are met now while planning responsibly for the long term.
“This budget reflects the priorities of this administration and our ongoing commitment to investing in services, strengthening civic pride, and building a city we can be proud of.”

The council statement added: “The budget is funded through a combination of increased government funding, grants, additional income including the Community Infrastructure Levy, business rates and a proposed 4.99% council tax increase (2.99% general, 2% adult social care).”

Picture: Coun Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend City Council

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