Budget consultation 2025-2026

The Isle of Wight Council public consultation gives Islanders the opportunity to have their say on how the Council should spend its money next year.

The annual budget consultation is seeking feedback from all Island residents about the priorities they want to see in the coming year.

These views will help shape the draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year.

Each year the council is required to balance its budget so that spending does not exceed income from council tax, grants and other sources. 

Every year, the council spends around £500 million providing public services that Islanders use every day.

Most of the council’s budget is spent on looking after those people who need us most, through adult social care and children’s services.

The council will not know exactly what its settlement from the government is until later in December 2024.

Residents are encouraged to complete the consultation survey and have their say by Sunday 26 January 2025. Responses are anonymous and the survey should take no more than ten minutes to complete. 

People can also email any comments or suggestions to budget@iow.gov.uk 

Printed copies of the survey are also available on request.

Consultation feedback will inform a draft of the budget, which will be considered by the council’s Cabinet and Full Council in February 2025.