Broxtowe Council promises no cuts to jobs or services as it agrees budget for the year
Broxtowe Council has agreed its budget for 2026-27 in which it says it will continue to protect and invest in town centres, council housing, parks and environment and community services.
The budget was approved at a council meeting on March 4 and council leaders say it focuses on supporting local people, protecting front-line services and investing in the future of the borough.
Key points from the budget include no compulsory job losses and no cuts to services and continuing to build new and affordable housing, helping people to live well.
Council tax will be increased by 2.94 per cent, which for a band D home, is an extra £5.68 a year for Broxtowe services.
The council says the budget will also help deliver major regeneration projects, including £16m for such projects in Kimberley, as well as working towards a much-needed new health hub in Eastwood.
Environmental actions are also part of the budget plans with ongoing funding for climate action, including greener fuel for council vehicles, green festivals, a climate change forum, a Green Rewards initiative,a free tree scheme and support for energy-efficient homes to help work towards becoming carbon neutral by December 2027.
Councillors say there will also be support for people with disabilities, through grants to adapt homes, funding for community safety projects and continued work with voluntary and community groups.
Coun Greg Marshall (Brox All), council deputy leader, said: "Even with ongoing financial pressures, we are proud to deliver another no cuts budget that protects services for local residents.
"Most households will pay less than £5 extra a year for Broxtowe services, whilst we continue to build council houses, invest in our town centres, parks and green spaces and environmental projects for the future.
We take nothing for granted and by carefully managing our finances and using reserves, we have reduced a projected £2m budget gap to achieve a balanced budget.
"This has helped us keep council tax increases as low as possible.”