People in Wolverhampton are being invited to share their views on how the City of Wolverhampton Council should prioritise its services for the year ahead.

The council has launched its budget consultation that allows people who live, work, and study in Wolverhampton, as well as visitors to the city, to have their say on what services matter most to them.

Councillor Louise Miles, Cabinet Member for Resources, said it was more important than ever for people to have their say on how the budget should be spent in the next year.

“We know these are challenging times for many people, and we want to make sure that as a council we are focusing on what matters most to the people of Wolverhampton,” she said.

“We remain fully committed to delivering ambitious plans and excellent services for the city. However, the reality is there is no longer enough money to do everything we have in the past. 

“So we really want people who live, work and study in Wolverhampton, as well as those who visit the city, to tell us what services are most important to them to help us set the budget for next year.”

Councils up and down the country are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to increased levels of demand for services and rising costs, combined with years of reduced levels of Government funding.

Earlier this year, City of Wolverhampton Council revealed it needed to find £32.6m in savings by 2026-2027 due to ongoing budget pressures. The Council has so far found more than £10m in savings with a further £20m identified in savings targets.

The consultation also asks for views on savings proposals that were set out in a recent Cabinet report.

Councillor Miles added: “Despite the significant progress made, more work is required and difficult decisions need to be taken to ensure we can continue to deliver a balanced budget for 2025-2026 and beyond.”

The survey, which will run until Sunday 12 January, can be found on the council website at Budget Consultation for 2025-2026. Hard copies of the consultation are also available at all libraries and Family Hubs as well as at the Civic Centre.