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.

2026-27 Budget

On Thursday 12 February 2026, Suffolk County Council approved its Budget for the 2026-27 financial year (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027).

The council has agreed a revenue budget of £850.0 million for 2026-27 and a capital programme of £292.2 million for the period from 2026 to 2029, of which £131.1 million is due to be spent in 2026-27.

As part of the 2026-27 Budget, the council also agreed the level of Council Tax that it will levy on residents for the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Full details of the approved budget are available in the meeting papers: Revenue Budget 2026-27 and Capital Programme 2026-29

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.