'Chance to ask the tough questions' as council leaders hold Facebook Q&A
Everyone in Torbay is tonight invited to a virtual meeting to discuss a two-and-a-half million pound budget gap.
The council's leader, deputy and head of financial services will be answering questions via Facebook Live from 6pm.
They're not proposing raising council tax next year but say savings will need to be found.
For more about the budget plan click here.
Leader of Torbay Council, Councillor Steve Darling, said: “As we enter a second lockdown these budget proposals come at a time of extreme uncertainty.
"There’s uncertainty over how much we will need to spend to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, how much funding we will receive and the amount of income we will be able to generate.
“Despite the pandemic we have made significant steps in our Children’s Services improvement journey this year and made efficiency savings.
"We would now like you to take a look at our proposals for next year and have your say in our Budget consultation which ends on 4 December.
"The Facebook Live session is an opportunity for you to ask us your questions directly.”
Deputy Leader, Darren Cowell, said: “Our Facebook Live events are usually popular – they are another way of engaging directly with our communities.
"If you have a question about our 2021/22 budget proposals please visit our Facebook page and leave it on a post promoting the event or the budget in advance.
"You can also ask your questions on the night and we will answer as many as we can. I hope you can join us at 6pm on Tuesday.”
The budget proposals and link to the consultation are available via www.torbay.gov.uk/budget-20212