Budget consultation closes this Sunday
Our budget consultation will close at midnight on Sunday 1 February.
See the budget proposals and give your feedback
Budget headlines
We have been allocated more than expected in Government grant, and given assurance of funding for the next three years, allowing us to plan better for the future
Proposal to create a £2 million Legacy Fund for community projects using one-off capital funding
A proposed mid-level council tax increase of 2.75% (around £4 a year for most households) to maintain long-term financial sustainability (there is a Government expectation that we do this)
Proposed investment in CCTV, noise nuisance monitoring kit, and equipment for tackling environmental crime and waste services
Expected income of around £129,000 in planning fees, which will be invested in services
Proposed continuation of two hours’ free parking in Coalville, to support our regeneration work in the town
Our services
The budget proposals only relate to district council services, listed below.
Please note: We do not provide services like road and footpath maintenance, social care, education, tips, libraries and other county council services.
NWLDC services
Waste collection (but not tips)
Street cleansing
Revenues and benefits (this is a shared service with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and Harborough District Council)
Parks and open spaces
Planning
Building Control (this is a shared service with Charnwood Borough Council)
Community Safety
Community Liaison
Licensing
Leisure centres (this is provided in partnership with Everyone Active)
Health and Wellbeing
Environmental Health
Environmental Protection
Car parking, cemeteries and markets
Economic regeneration and tourism
Democratic Services and Elections.
A range of teams that support these services, including Customer Services, Communications, Legal and Finance.
See the budget proposals and give your feedback
Council tax increase
We had expected to have to make savings on our services this year, but the Government grant means we can maintain them without cuts. To keep services running in future years, we need to maintain strong ongoing income.
Our reserves are healthy, but this is one-off money. The proposals are to keep our reserves in healthy balance, and use some capital funding to invest for the future.
The Government expects councils to maximise income to remain financially sustainable.
The proposal is for a 2.75% increase in council tax
This means most households would pay an extra £4.59 or less next year for district council services.
Most homes in North West Leicestershire are Band D or below. If council tax is raised by 2.75%, a Band D property would pay an additional £4.59 for district council services in 2026/27.
Note: the overall bill will increase by more than this, due to the county council, police, fire and parish councils increasing their parts of the council tax bill. This £4.59 increase is only for the district council part of the bill.
Budget-setting timeline
The following meetings will consider the budget proposals. These are public meetings; you are welcome to attend in person, or join the meeting online. Meetings are recorded and shared in the days following.
Cabinet will consider the survey responses at its meeting on Tuesday 3 February.
A final draft budget will be prepared for consideration by Council on Thursday 19 February.