The proposals
For a long time, we have been open and transparent that Coventry City Council - like many other local authorities of all political colours across the country - are facing severe financial challenges.
This includes high inflation and social care costs which have been building for years. As a result, we needed to take a long look at our services and have identified places where we have to make cuts.
Key savings proposals being considered include:â¯
- A savings target across senior management postsâ¯
- Savings across adults’ and children’s social careâ¯
- Reductions in cleansing servicesâ¯
- Reductions in parks servicesâ¯
- Charging at the War Memorial Park car parkâ¯
- Removing the Community Support Grant for one year, offset by the extended Household Support Grantâ¯â¯
- Reducing Council Tax support discount from 80% to 75%â¯â¯
- Reducing the number of portacabins set up at electionsâ¯
- Reducing voluntary sector contributionsâ¯
The documents
- Full list of proposals [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s62469/Appendix%201%20-%20Pre%20Budget%20Report%20Proposals.pdf]
- Cumulative Equality Impact Assessment [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s62471/Appendix%203%20-%20Cumulative%20Equality%20Impact%20Assessment.pdf] (EIA)
- Council Tax Support EIA [https://edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/documents/s62472/Appendix%204%20-%20EIA%20Council%20Tax%20Support%2025-26.pdf]
Have your say
Once you've read the proposals make sure you have your say by visiting the Let's Talk website. [https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2025-26]