Published on:
14
November 2013
A budget engagement event is being held next week - a chance for you to shape the future of public services in Clackmannanshire.
The event - which will take place in Alloa Town Hall - is part of the wide ranging public engagement programme to gather comments from the people who use the hundreds of services we provide every day.
Ultimately councillors will be making budget decisions so it is vital that their decisions are well informed and the impact of changes is understood.
The event will start at 6pm on Thursday 21st November and will be hosted by Council Leader Gary Womersley.
Councillor Womersley, said: "Local government is accustomed to making major efficiencies, which generate millions of pounds of savings every year. While we will all continue to modernise the way we work, there is no way that we can find these significant savings by making efficiencies alone. We have to look at doing things differently, stopping some services and charging for others.
"We are beginning this period of far-reaching change from a strong position and are committed to change. We know what the challenges are and now we need to come up with solutions as we plan for the future. By working together we can Make Clackmannanshire Better."
An informative leaflet which explains how the Council currently spends its budget and illustrates the kind of areas where senior officers think we could close the budget gap, is available in all Council offices and will be available at the public event.
An online questionnaire has also been published. The deadline for feedback is 29th November.