Good afternoon,
Our Budget Consultation 2026-27 is now open for your views.
Every year Kent County Council sets a budget to determine how much money will be spent on services.
We are continuing to face the challenge of significant spending demands and cost increases largely in adults’ and children’s social care. We need to manage this within the funding available, which mainly comes from Council Tax and Government grants. This requires tough choices about priorities for the future.
As we plan our spending for 2026-27, we need to hear:
• How comfortable you would be with reductions in spending across our different service areas.
• Your suggestions for how to make further savings, efficiencies and increase income.
• Your views on Council Tax options.
Visit https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2026-27 to find out more and have your say by 29 September.
Kind regards,
KCC’s Engagement and Consultation team