Leicestershire County Council want residents say on budget proposals

Residents have until midnight on Monday 25 January to have their say Credit: Leicestershire County Council

Leicestershire residents have until midnight on Monday 25 January to have their say on county council budget proposals.

The council has unveiled proposals to save £26 million next year, rising to £78 million by 2020 and to increase Council Tax by 3.99%.

The proposals aim to balance the books at a time the council is losing its Government grant and demand for expensive care services is growing.

People can have their say on the proposals at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/budget until midnight on January 25.

The council’s cabinet will consider the consultation results when it finalises the budget proposals on February 5, before the full council takes a final decision on February 17.