YOU have the opportunity to comment how you think the county council's money should be spent from December onwards.

This will be for the 2012/13 budget, although a corporate strategy for 2010-2014 has already been agreed. The general consultation begins in December with council officers hoping to speak directly to around 400 different groups including residents, businesses, charities, health professionals and community groups.

Bear in mind – the county council needs to continue to make budget cuts and has what it calls – "tough decisions to make."