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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
• Try not to raise precept
Budgeted Income
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Income - £k
Other
Sports/Recreation
Precept
Committed Expenditure
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Committed Expenditure (£k)Harlington Continguency
CCTV
Professional fees andsubscriptions
Administrative/Officecosts
Community Support
Recreation Areas
Employment costs
Available Community Investment
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100,000
150,000
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250,000
Total Income Commited Expenditure
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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
http://communities.hants.gov.uk/churchcrookham-index.htm
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