Like all councils, Clackmannanshire continues to face increasing costs and demand for services, while at the same time, the funding the council receives to run these services is not enough to meet its running costs.

This means the local authority faces a budget gap of £13.01 million this year and savings must be made.

Council leader Ellen Forson said: “The council needs to prioritise services and budgets while continuing with our transformation plans.

“We’ve already made significant savings over the past few years to ensure we meet our legal obligation to balance our budget. Despite those savings, we still face a shortfall between our funding and the cost of the services we deliver.

“Even where we are required in law to provide services, it is likely that the level of provision will need to be reassessed or models of delivery will look different. I would encourage all residents to have their say by completing the online survey which should only take a few moments.”

Despite these significant financial challenges, the council said it is determined to transform the local economy, tackle poverty and inequality and drive long-term sustainable change, ensuring financial sustainability, through our Be the Future programme.

The consultation is available online now until 6 January 2025  and can be accessed here.