Finance and transparency

Find out how the council manages public funds, including budget plans, annual financial statements, audit reports, procurement practices, and governance policies, all aimed at ensuring accountability and responsible financial management.

Your money, our responsibility - see how we manage it.

Welcome to Norwich City Council’s Finance and Transparency hub - your go-to destination for understanding how public funds are managed, spent, and reported. We believe in open governance, and this section is designed to give residents, businesses, and stakeholders clear insight into our financial decisions and performance.

What you’ll find here

Budget overview

Discover how the council plans and allocates its annual budget. From public consultations to final approvals, we ensure every pound is accounted for and aligned with community priorities. The current budget for 2025–26 was shaped by resident feedback and approved by all 39 elected councillors.

View budgets

Statement of Accounts

Access detailed annual reports showing income, expenditure, and financial health. These documents are independently audited and include all legally required disclosures.

View Statement of Accounts

Transparency Reports (open data)

Explore open data on council spending, procurement, commercial investments, and governance. We’re committed to ethical practices, including our Fair Tax Declaration and Treasury Management Strategy.

Find open data now

Procurement  

Learn how we source goods and services, and ensure value for money across all council operations.

More about procurement

Investments

Find out how we manage commercial property investments.

Commercial property investments

Contact and feedback

Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to our Financial Services team — we welcome your input and aim to make our financial processes as clear and inclusive as possible.

Email: financialservices@norwich.gov.uk

 

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