The council’s annual budget consultation is now open to people who live, work, and study in Wolverhampton, as well as visitors to the city.

The survey aims to help the council better understand what services matter most to people as it prepares to set its budget for 2026 to 2027.

Councillor Louise Miles, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “Like all councils, we’re facing financial pressures due to rising demand on our services and the limited resources we have.

“However, we have a strong track record of managing our money well and take pride in how we have been investing in services that matter most to our residents, including fixing potholes, clearing up fly tipping, building homes for local people and supporting people when they need us the most.

“This consultation gives residents the chance to not only tell us what services matter the most to them, but also provide feedback on our approach to making millions of pounds in savings and say where they’d like us to invest our budget next year.

“By taking part, we can set a budget and Council Plan for 2026 to 2027 that reflects your priorities, while still delivering excellent services for Wolverhampton.”

In February 2025, the council approved its budget for 2025 to 2026 which included savings totalling £25.2 million for the financial year.

The council’s response to the financial challenge is being delivered through the Our Future Council programme which is making savings and changing the way it is delivering services.

Through savings, the use of one-off resources, and the expected outcomes of the Government’s Fair Funding Review and Pension Valuation, the council projects to reduce its £17.2 million budget gap for the 2026 to 2027 financial year to £7.1 million.

The survey, which will run until Sunday 12 January, can be found on the council website. Hard copies of the consultation are also available at all libraries and Family Hubs as well as at the Civic Centre.