Budget 2026-27: A citywide conversation

Join the conversation: shaping Norwich’s 2026–2027 budget

We’re inviting everyone who lives, works or spends time in Norwich to take part in this year’s Budget Conversation.

Each year, Norwich City Council sets a budget to fund the services and projects that make a difference to people’s lives. This year, we’re taking a new approach - introducing a real-time live budget that will be reviewed throughout the year to make sure we’re spending every pound wisely and where it’s needed most.

Our focus is on delivering a balanced and stable budget that protects the services residents value, invests in our We Are Norwich priorities, and prepares the council for the future Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is set out in our new Financial Strategy 2026-2027.

Our priorities

The budget supports the We Are Norwich plan and its five priorities:

• A prosperous city – supporting jobs, skills and growth
• A fairer city – tackling inequality and protecting the most vulnerable
• A climate-responsive city – reducing emissions and protecting nature
• A future-proof city – investing in housing, places and infrastructure
• An open and modern council – delivering quality, value and transparency

Working in uncertain times

We know our current spending and reserves, but many things remain uncertain - including:

• The Government’s Fair Funding Review
• The cost and impact of Local Government Reorganisation
• Ongoing inflation

Our new approach lets us adjust the budget as these factors become clearer, keeping Norwich financially stable.

The consultation will be open from Thursday 4 December 2025 until Sunday 18 January 2026.