Croydon Council consults on £650m budget with £83.7m savings planned
Residents have until 30 November 2026 to share views on proposals for essential services and financial recovery.
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Croydon Council has opened a public consultation for residents, businesses, and community organisations to provide feedback on its budget proposals for the 2027/28 financial year and the following three years. The council plans to allocate its £650m budget towards delivering essential services while simultaneously pursuing efficiency improvements and making necessary savings.
The proposals outline a strategy to manage rising demand and increasing costs, particularly in areas such as adult social care, children's services, temporary accommodation, and support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These pressures are common for councils across the country.
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Financial Recovery and Savings
Croydon Council has relied on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from central government since 2020 to address past financial and governance issues. This support, which costs the council approximately £95m annually in repayments, is not a long-term solution. The proposed budget includes plans to generate £83.7m in savings between 2027/28 and 2030/31 through cost reduction measures, service transformation, and increased income generation.
The budget documents also indicate a reduction in EFS, decreasing from £120.7m to £76.3m over the same four-year period, signalling progress towards a more sustainable financial footing. More than half of the council's budget is dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents, a priority that the council states it aims to protect.
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Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, stated that setting a balanced budget is a primary responsibility. He encouraged public participation in the consultation, emphasising that no final decisions have been made. "I encourage residents, businesses and community organisations to give us feedback on the draft budget through our survey," Mayor Perry said.
Next Steps
The feedback gathered from the consultation will inform recommendations before the final budget is presented to Full Council for consideration in February 2027. Residents can access the proposals and participate in the consultation online via the Croydon Council website. The consultation period will conclude at 11:59pm on Monday 30 November 2026.
Questions this report answers
+What is Croydon Council asking residents about?
Croydon Council is asking residents, businesses, and community organisations for their views on its budget proposals for the 2027/28 financial year and the following three years. These proposals detail how the council plans to use its £650m budget to deliver services while making savings.
+How much money does the council plan to save?
The council's budget proposals include plans to make £83.7m in savings between the 2027/28 financial year and 2030/31. These savings are intended to be achieved through cost reduction, transforming services, and generating additional income.
+When does the consultation close?
The public consultation on Croydon Council's budget proposals closes at 11:59pm on Monday 30 November 2026. Residents are encouraged to submit their feedback online via the council's website before this deadline.
+What is the council's total budget for the period?
The council plans to use a total budget of £650m to deliver essential services for its residents during the 2027/28 financial year and the subsequent three years. This budget also incorporates plans for efficiency improvements and financial recovery.
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