15th May 2025

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Investing in Our Community: Understanding the Parish Council Budget for 2025/26

East Hunsbury Parish Council has a statutory duty to prepare a budget that forms the basis of our precept demand. This funding helps us deliver vital services, organise activities, and maintain facilities for the benefit of our community. Here's an overview of our plans for the 2025/26 financial year.

What is the Parish Precept?

The precept is the parish council's share of your Council Tax. West Northamptonshire Council collects this on our behalf, along with contributions for other services like Police and Fire. Your bill will clearly show how much of your Council Tax goes to the parish council.

How is the Budget Decided?

Budgeting for the community's needs involves careful planning and consultation. We consider current economic pressures, rising costs, and the need to maintain the high-quality services our residents value. For 2025/26, we've set a total budget expenditure of £416,331 and a precept demand of £369,181.

Where Does the Money Go?

Here's how we're investing in East Hunsbury this year:

Income

£

Precept

369,181

All other income including grants, donations, and interest

47,150

Total income

416,331

Expenditure

Administration (staff costs, office space, election costs etc., and inc. £30,000 contingency/general reserve)

232,273

Parks and open spaces (tree works, maintenance, street furniture, play equipment and inc. £40,000 reserve)

93,350

Planning and Highways

4,000

Community (including Youth Clubs, Seniors Club, Summer activities, Christmas events, and other events and activities, parish magazine)

68,878

Blacky More Community Centre

16,830

Total Expenditure

416,331

Net Income over Expenditure to be met from Reserves

0

What Does This Mean for You?

For a Band D property, the annual contribution to the parish precept will be £106.94—just 29 pence a day. This small daily amount supports community initiatives, events, and vital services.

Your Voice Matters!

We welcome your feedback and ideas for future initiatives. Join us at council meetings or share your thoughts online—we'd love to hear from you! Together, we can continue making East Hunsbury a great place to live, work, and visit.

Council Tax Support

You may be entitled to a reduction, discount, or exemption on your Council Tax. Visit West Northamptonshire Council's website to find out more: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/council-tax-reductions-discounts-and-exemptions

Financial Documents - Year Ending 31st March 2025

Financial Documents - Year Ending 31st March 2024

Last updated: Thu, 08 May 2025 14:05