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Council Tax Precept 2023-4

2 February 2023

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Council support community with 1% council tax rise

The East Grinstead Town Council unanimously approved its budget and Council Tax precept for 2023/24 at the Council meeting on Monday 30 January.

Recommending the precept, the Vice Chairman of Finance and General purposes Cllr Helen Farren commented that the precept would continue to support community groups take forward our projects and celebrate the coronation while recognising the current cost of living challenges. The budget is prudent and mindful of the struggle that many are having.

The annual parish element of the Council Tax for 2023/24 will rise for a Band D property from £92.34 to £93.26. Which is a 1% rise on the 2022/23 rate. The overall rise being 92pence.

Additional information:

  • The Town Council is responsible for 2 public toilet blocks, 2 Cemeteries, 4 community buildings, 2 War memorials, the east court terraces, drive and playpark, a recreation ground,2 allotments (run by management companies), civic pride such as hanging baskets, public flowerbeds and Christmas lights, street furniture, graffiti and fly post removal on council land, replacing street name plates, the tourist information desk in the library and arranging community events such as East Court Live.  In addition there is a grant scheme to support local sports, community groups and the Chequer Mead Arts Centre.
  • The total parish precept for a Band D property equates to £1.78 per week.
  • UK inflation was measured at 10.5% in December.
  • Council Tax Bills for 2023/24 are made up of precepts from the County Council, District Council, Police and Crime Commissioner and Parish Council