Full council sets the budget for Harlow Council each year.
Our budget books show how we plan to spend money to deliver services over the next financial year.
- Budget book 2024 to 2025 (pdf)
- Budget book 2022 to 2024 (pdf)
- Budget book 2021 to 2022 (pdf)
- Budget book 2020 to 2021 (pdf)
- Budget book 2019 to 2020 (pdf)
Medium term financial plan
Each year Full Council approves the medium term financial plan, which provides the parameters for the council’s revenue spending and capital investment plans for the next 3 to 5 years.
- Medium term financial plan 2025 to 2028 (pdf)
- Medium term financial plan 2024 to 2028 (pdf)
- Medium term financial plan 2022 to 2025 (pdf)
Treasury management strategy
The treasury management strategy is approved by Full Council each year at the same time as the council’s budget is set. The strategy contains plans for how the council will invest and borrow money, as well as earn extra income.
- Treasury management strategy 2025 to 2026 (pdf)
- Treasury management strategy 2024 to 2025 (pdf)
- Treasury management strategy 2023 to 2024 (pdf)
Fees and charges
Each year we review our fees and charges as part of the budget process. New fees and charges are agreed at Full Council before the start of each financial year.