Consultation on Stirling budget cuts

Stirling Council are asking people to have their say on proposed budget cuts.

The local authority needs to save £13 million next year, and more than £51 million by 2030.

A consultation is now open, and closes on 2nd February.

Stirling Council Depute Leader, Cllr Gerry McGarvey said: “Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who took part in the first phase of this year’s Big Conversation.

“The feedback you provided in the first survey will help us make your services better and inform the final decisions in next year’s budget.

“With the ongoing financial challenges for local government, however, we still need to make some tough choices to reach a balanced budget.

“Our new medium term financial strategy is our roadmap to securing the council’s long-term financial sustainability. It makes clear that all measures must be considered to bridge the financial gap. 

“As a result, services from across the council have produced detailed proposals to save money and raise more income.

“Covering services such as schools and education, libraries and car parking, it is likely these will impact everyone in some way, so please have your say. Your feedback will inform the decisions made on next year’s budget and how we deliver these key services to communities across Stirling.”