COUNCIL bosses have vowed to focus on what is important when they set next year's budget.
They say they have identified new areas for investment but still need to find millions of pounds to balance the books.
Council leader Ian Marks said: "Warrington, like most other local authorities, is facing a tough year financially, with a shortfall of £8m.
"We have to make some difficult decisions as we consider how to settle our budget.
"We are pleased that, having examined the figures closely, we believe many of the savings can be delivered by modernising the way we do things.
"But the council still needs to find around £4m for 2007-8 to balance the books, which will inevitably mean more hard choices.
"The council is committed to concentrating on its priorities and ambitions.
"We must ensure that wherever possible, funds are directed to improving those services that people value, while still keeping council tax as low as possible."
The Town Hall is looking to spend an extra £250,000 recruiting CSOs and £200,000 on green initiatives.
Clr Keith Bland, deputy leader of the borough council, added: "The council has earmarked millions of pounds of investment in Warrington over the next three years. This council is committed to continue spending on delivering quality public services."
