medium-term financial strategy to 2030-31
Barking and Dagenham Council recently approved its medium-term financial strategy to 2030-31, including a council tax increase.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Assembly approved the medium-term financial strategy to 2030-31 and the 2026-27 budget framework in February 2026. This decision included a 4.99% Council Tax increase, incorporating a 2% adult social care precept, and integrated £8.7 million in savings. The approved framework also allocated £32.8 million in growth funding.
The medium-term financial strategy is a long-term financial plan for Barking and Dagenham Council extending to the fiscal year 2030-31. No further discussions or decisions on this strategy are currently scheduled by the council.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase in February 2026. Source
- The Council Tax increase includes a 2% adult social care precept. Source
- The council's Assembly approved the budget framework and financial strategy on 25 February 2026. Source
- The approved budget framework for 2026-27 incorporates £8.7 million in savings. Source
- The framework also includes £32.8 million in growth funding. Source
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