Consultation opens on our strategic plans and budget for 2022/23

Today we have published a public consultation on our proposed plans and budget for 2022/23, which is open until 31 January 2022.

 

The consultation sets out our plans for the coming financial year, including the volumes of complaints we expect to receive and resolve, and our proposed budget and funding arrangements. It also gives an update on our progress this financial year.

Read the full consultation and find out how to send us your response.

We will publish our final plans and budget for 2022/23 before the end of the current financial year, after it has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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