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Please read the documents on this consultation that outline the proposed budget for the coming financial year.
The consultation will run from Wednesday 29 January until midnight on Friday 14 February, 2025.
About the proposed budget
Despite ongoing financial pressures created by demand for services and inflation, the council is well placed to put forward a balanced budget and deliver its county plan priorities next year.
The council received a 4.8% increase in the draft settlement from Welsh Government plus additional funding from the Welsh Government to cover the national pay award for staff.
The council’s 2025/6 net budget is estimated to be around £248.5m, with £192.2m expected to come from Welsh Government, pending confirmation of the final settlement in late February.
The council have set out proposals for 2025/26 (see budget proposals document on this page) that prioritise investment in schools and education, protect local services, and keep council tax bills low. A council tax increase of 4.95% is proposed to help mitigate against service cuts and job losses.
Until the final Welsh Government settlement is confirmed, the following budget proposals are being made:
A 6.9% or £5.35m increase for Torfaen’s schools to help fund their pressures, with a further investment of £750,000 for the schools’ budget and schools related Additional Learning Needs support.
A further £800,000 for Crownbridge Special School; making a total investment of £1.26m.
£800,000 to meet demand pressures on School Transport and for Additional Learning Needs.
An increase for Social Care providers to recognise the impact of the 5% increase in the Real Living Wage.
An extra £1m for Adult Social Care services.
An extra £1m to transform Children’s Services and meet care costs in 2025/26 and 26/27, leading to a net reduction by 2027/28.
An extra £385,000 to meet cost pressures in refuse and recycling services and a £227,000 investment in a waste education and enforcement team.
An extra £3m to cover staff pay and pension inflation.
£250,000 to continue the school leaver employment and apprentice scheme.
An extra £534,000 to help support nearly 10,000 Torfaen homes through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.
Additionally, around £29m is proposed for capital investment next year, including funds for disabled facility grants to help people stay in their homes.
In addition, Welsh Government has plans to invest £5m in a new Highways initiative, which will enable around £60m of investment in local roads (awaiting confirmation on Torfaen Council's allocation).
The council now wants your views on its budget proposals.
Please share your feedback via the survey below no later than midnight on Friday 14 February, 2025.
Some of the proposals - read more via the 'budget summary' link on this page
Please read the documents on this consultation that outline the proposed budget for the coming financial year.
The consultation will run from Wednesday 29 January until midnight on Friday 14 February, 2025.
About the proposed budget
Despite ongoing financial pressures created by demand for services and inflation, the council is well placed to put forward a balanced budget and deliver its county plan priorities next year.
The council received a 4.8% increase in the draft settlement from Welsh Government plus additional funding from the Welsh Government to cover the national pay award for staff.
The council’s 2025/6 net budget is estimated to be around £248.5m, with £192.2m expected to come from Welsh Government, pending confirmation of the final settlement in late February.
The council have set out proposals for 2025/26 (see budget proposals document on this page) that prioritise investment in schools and education, protect local services, and keep council tax bills low. A council tax increase of 4.95% is proposed to help mitigate against service cuts and job losses.
Until the final Welsh Government settlement is confirmed, the following budget proposals are being made:
A 6.9% or £5.35m increase for Torfaen’s schools to help fund their pressures, with a further investment of £750,000 for the schools’ budget and schools related Additional Learning Needs support.
A further £800,000 for Crownbridge Special School; making a total investment of £1.26m.
£800,000 to meet demand pressures on School Transport and for Additional Learning Needs.
An increase for Social Care providers to recognise the impact of the 5% increase in the Real Living Wage.
An extra £1m for Adult Social Care services.
An extra £1m to transform Children’s Services and meet care costs in 2025/26 and 26/27, leading to a net reduction by 2027/28.
An extra £385,000 to meet cost pressures in refuse and recycling services and a £227,000 investment in a waste education and enforcement team.
An extra £3m to cover staff pay and pension inflation.
£250,000 to continue the school leaver employment and apprentice scheme.
An extra £534,000 to help support nearly 10,000 Torfaen homes through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.
Additionally, around £29m is proposed for capital investment next year, including funds for disabled facility grants to help people stay in their homes.
In addition, Welsh Government has plans to invest £5m in a new Highways initiative, which will enable around £60m of investment in local roads (awaiting confirmation on Torfaen Council's allocation).
The council now wants your views on its budget proposals.
Please share your feedback via the survey below no later than midnight on Friday 14 February, 2025.
Some of the proposals - read more via the 'budget summary' link on this page
Some of the proposals - read more via the 'budget summary' link on this page 