Wirral Council has released its latest budget proposal including a council tax rise of nearly 5% to close its budget gap.
The council last year projected a deficit of £49m which was later reduced to £38m and then £32m. This has been driven by rising energy prices and other costs as well as less income from leisure centres.
Wirral Council is required to set a balanced budget before the next financial year in April and close this gap through raising income, using reserves, and cutting services. If it does not do this, it could risk the government intervening in its finances.
