The budget for Suffolk

The council has a statutory duty to set a budget each year which enables it to deliver its duties and obligations in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Your thoughts on the 2026-27 budget

Suffolk County Council is keen to hear from residents, businesses and community organisations as it prepares its budget for the next financial year.

The council has launched an online consultation to explain its current financial position and give Suffolk residents an opportunity to share their views on proposed Council Tax changes and spending priorities.

Complete the survey

The consultation is open until Tuesday 25 November 2025.

Responses to the consultation will be considered alongside feedback from businesses, public sector partners and elected members, as well as advice from council officers, as it prepares next year’s budget.

The results of the consultation will be included in a final report when the budget is set in February 2026.

2025-26 Budget

On Thursday 13 February 2025, the Full Council approved its Budget for 2025-26 (the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026).

This comprised a revenue budget of £803.7 million for 2025-26 and a capital programme of £361.8 million for the period from 2025 to 2029.

Details of the contents of the 2025-2026 Budget are available via the links below:

  • 2025-26 Revenue Budget an 2025-29 Capital Programme a comprehensive overview of the council’s finances for period from 2025 to 2029, including details of its spending plans, service pressures, savings programmes, income targets and investment in assets.

As part of its 2025-26 Budget, the council agreed the Council Tax that it will levy on its residents for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.