nick harris

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

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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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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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