Parish Council Agreed Budget

Please find below links to show the budget agreed for the stated financial year – note that the final figure as shown on the letter issued by Telford and Wrekin may show a slightly different figure due to the inclusion of any special fund requirements and rounding calculations.  Please contact the Council if you require further information.

Explanation of how the Budget is calculated

All Parish & Town Councils commence their budget process in October of the previous year.  All members take part in the parish strategy meetings and have an opportunity to have an input into the priorities for the coming year.  Here is the Parish Strategy https://www.harpc.gov.uk/about/policies-and-procedures/parish-strategy/.

During November and December, a number of meetings take place to determine the budget, with a view to achieving the aims and objectives of the strategy for the coming year.  During this time, we also need to ascertain indicative costs for services and confirm proposed costs for any contracts we have in place.

In January, members consider the required budget, and make adjustments if they feel it necessary.  This is also an opportunity to confirm earmarked reserves and the proposed level of reserves that are estimated for the end of the financial year.  It is at this time, that TWC requests details of the amount of precept that each Parish & Town Council across the Borough will need to achieve its budget.  This figure, when agreed by Full Council, will be requested by TWC from local residents as part of that years council tax bill.