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Budget Consultation 2025 / 2026


Outcomes available

Responses have been analysed and are published below

The purpose of the consultation:

  • To outline the challenges facing the Council in balancing its budget for 2025/26.
  • To seek the views about what’s important to residents along with their thoughts on strategies to bridge the budget gap, not only by Flintshire County Council but by other Council’s across the UK. 
  • To support members in their consideration of options to help balance the books. 

When people could have their say:

The consultation opened on 15th October 2024 and closed on 24 November 2024. 

How people could have their say:

People could have their say by completing a short on-line questionnaire. 

Residents who were unable to complete the survey online were signposted to any of the five Flintshire Connects Centres where support was available. 

Number of people taking part:

3480 people took part.  Not everyone who started went on to complete all questions.

All responses received up to abandonment are included in this summary report. 

What people told us:

A summary report of the feedback received has been produced. 

What we did with your feedback:

The feedback received helped inform decisions around setting the Councils budget for 2025/26 and will continue to assist considerations leading up to setting the budget for 2026/27.

  • Important dates
  • Opened: 15/10/2024

    Closed: 24/11/2024

  • Contact details
  • Customer Service and Communications

    Email: haveyoursay@flintshire.gov.uk

    Phone: 01352 703020