Members of the public can have their say on Middlesbrough Council’s budget proposals for 2024-25.
Their views will form part of a consultation involving a range of stakeholders, before further consideration by the Council’s Executive and a final decision by full Council.
Residents have already made their voices heard at special events in the north, east, south and west of the town.
Submissions on the proposals can still be made using our online survey.
Proposals include the introduction of fortnightly waste collections, charging for green waste collections and the potential closure or transfer to a new operator of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum.
In addition to the impact on services, the £14m cost-saving measures could result in a reduction of around 75 full-time equivalent posts at the authority.
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke said he hoped as many people as possible would take part and make their voices heard.
As part of the budget setting process, the Mayor outlined a series of ‘red line’ services which he will save:
- Area Care
- Community Safety
- Street lighting
- School crossing patrols
- Welfare rights
- Libraries and community hub
Mayor Cooke said: “We need to get social care onto a much more sustainable footing, and I believe that’s achievable.
“We also need to concentrate on the services that residents value most, and that’s why I’ve already set some red lines around areas which will not be affected.
“I welcome the start of this consultation – it’s an important opportunity for local people to give us their feedback, and their views will be take into account.”
Cllr Nicky Walker, the Council’s Executive member for Finance & Governance, added: “We’re working really hard alongside officers to avoid further Government intervention and that will benefit everyone in the longer term.
“By making tough choices now we can we safeguard our finances and protect services for the future.”
The consultation on Middlesbrough Council’s Budget Proposals for 2024-25 runs until Thursday, January 18.
Residents can find out more about the process by visiting the budget section of our website.
Hard copies of the survey can also be requested by email.