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Nick Harris. Shadow Parish Councillor. Budgeting Principles. We are not an elected body Leave as many financial decisions as possible to the incoming elected council Starting with minimal reserves Need to start building some reserves Exploring options for community investment - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Nick Harris
Shadow Parish Councillor
Budgeting Principles
• We are not an elected body– Leave as many financial decisions as possible
to the incoming elected council
• Starting with minimal reserves– Need to start building some reserves
• Exploring options for community investment
• Try not to raise precept
Budgeted Income
0
50
100
150
200
Income - £k
Other
Sports/Recreation
Precept
Committed Expenditure
-
50
100
150
Committed Expenditure (£k)Harlington Continguency
CCTV
Professional fees andsubscriptions
Administrative/Officecosts
Community Support
Recreation Areas
Employment costs
Available Community Investment
-
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
Total Income Commited Expenditure
(£)
Some Options For Community Investment - Short term
• Azalea Gardens– ~10k each equipment
• Peter Driver– Facilities require investment
• Community garden• Cycle track
– Discussions with MoD
• Grit bins– Multiple potential sites identified
• Other ideas exist– Seeking community ideas
Some Options For Community Investment - Medium Term
• Need to build reserves
• Community Centre (QEB)– Annual costs (~£50)– Increased employment costs (~£45)– Additional investment
• Allotments
• Additional sports/recreational facilities
• Other
Message
• The creation of Parish Council means that council tax intended for local use can be spent on local initiatives
• Local circumstances mean that there should be more money available to invest in Church Crookham
• There is a real opportunity for residents of Church Crookham to ensure this investment is wisely spent
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