Flintshire residents will face a 9.5% increase in council tax next year, while school budgets will see significant reductions.
For households in Band D properties, this means an additional £157 per year.
Schools Lose £2.9 Million as Social Care Receives More Funding
Flintshire schools will receive £2.9 million less in funding, while social care services will see an extra £11 million—a 12% increase—due to the rising number of elderly and vulnerable individuals, as well as children, needing support.
Flintshire Among Wales’ Lowest-Funded Councils
In December, Flintshire Council was given the fourth-lowest funding settlement among Wales’ 22 local authorities. Following lobbying efforts from local councils, the Welsh Local Government Association, and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds MS, the Senedd introduced a funding floor, increasing Flintshire’s budget by £1.2 million.
Despite the additional funding, the council is still projected to record a £23 million deficit in 2025/26.
Forecasts indicate that for both 2026/27 and 2027/28, the council will face a £19 million funding gap each year.
Flintshire Council leader Dave Hughes acknowledged the budget’s challenges, noting that many of the decisions were especially difficult.
With limited financial support from the Welsh Government, Flintshire remains one of the lowest-funded councils in Wales, making cuts unavoidable.
