Cheshire East Council is asking residents what it should prioritise spending on in anticipation of a “significant gap” in its budget next year.
It said that despite signing off a multimillion-pound cost-saving plan over the summer, it is still facing a shortfall of £31.4m for the 2025/26 financial year.
Dawn Clark, chair of the council’s finance sub-committee, said it was a “complex situation” and Cheshire East was “exploring every option”.
The council was initially anticipating a £41.9m shortfall in its budget, but had managed to close the gap.
