Finance and Grants
Our financial year runs from 1 April to 31 March. We agree an annual budget in January each year and also decide how much the annual Precept* should be set at.
Key financial documents relating to the year ending 31 March 2023 can be found below:
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Annual Governance Statement & Accounting Statement
Transparency Code Publications
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Explanation of Variances 2022 - 2023
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Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return
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Transparency Code Publications
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*Parish and Town Councils are empowered to raise money for their activities through a tax (the Precept) on the town's residents which is collected on their behalf by the District Council, as an addition to the District and County Council Tax. This is then paid to the Town Council in two equal instalments.
Grants
Each year we give grants to worthy local community groups and projects. If you feel that your group could benefit from a small grant from the Town Council then please write to us. We would like to hear about the plans you hope to achieve, how much you are looking for and who would benefit.
We consider grant applications at our Finance meetings, which are held every three months. Please first read our policy and, if you would like to apply, complete and return our application form.
