Budget 2026/27 and priorities for investment

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Derby City Council has published proposals for a balanced budget that will continue to protect essential services in the face of ongoing national challenges, as well as highlighting areas for future investment.

The proposals include a robust three-year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) from 2026/27 to 2028/29 that would see £26 million invested into Derby during the year, with plans for a further £33 million over the following two financial years.

Key areas for proposed investment align with the Council Plan, which sets out priorities from 2025-2028, and include work to make communities and the city centre feel safer, collaboration


Derby City Council has published proposals for a balanced budget that will continue to protect essential services in the face of ongoing national challenges, as well as highlighting areas for future investment.

The proposals include a robust three-year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) from 2026/27 to 2028/29 that would see £26 million invested into Derby during the year, with plans for a further £33 million over the following two financial years.

Key areas for proposed investment align with the Council Plan, which sets out priorities from 2025-2028, and include work to make communities and the city centre feel safer, collaboration with partners to reduce poverty, and continued work to address rising costs and demand to support the city’s most vulnerable residents. The MTFP also has a strong emphasis on building resilience and reserves in the face of the ongoing challenges facing local government.

Full details of the proposals in the MTFP can be viewed on our portal.

Please submit your response by midnight, Friday 16 January 2026.

If you would like this consultation in an alternative format please contact letstalkderby@derby.gov.uk, telephone 01332 640000, Text Relay UK 18001 640000 or for our signing service contact https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/

Please note a BSL version of this video will be available in the new year.

  • We want your views on how we shape our budget. 

    This questionnaire asks for your views on the proposals in the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). You can read more about our plans in our summarised budget consultation document. 

    Please take this opportunity to read our proposals and tell us what you think before we make any final decisions. Whether you are directly affected by our proposals or you simply live, work or study in Derby and wish to take part - we want to know your views. Your feedback is important to us, we want to work with you to build and shape our services, and plan for our future. 

    Please submit your response by 16 January 2026. 


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