Parish Council Finances 1999-2000

Milton Parish Council is committed to following the priciple of 'Best Value' i.e. "delivering the best service possible to all the inhabitants of Milton in the most cost effective, efficient way".

1998-1999

If you look at your Council Tax demand from South Cambs District Council (SCDC) you will see an item for Milton. This is the amount that you will pay to cover Milton Parish Council's expenditure for the year. In 1998/99 the total expenditure of the Council was £78,473 and £61,000 of this was raised through Council Tax. Note that £3,000 was allocated to millennium projects but has not yet been spent. Total income, including bank interest and various fees, was £87,000.

1999-2000

The Parish Council has budgeted for a total expenditure of £76,550 for 1999/2000 and has asked SCDC for a rate precept of £62,000. For a Band D property this equates to £38.56 on the Council Tax bill, an increase of 1.64% on last year.

Breakdown of the Figures

In broad brush terms the projected figures for this financial year (April to March) and our budget for the next financial year look like this:

	Expenditure 1998-1999	Budget 1999-2000
Administration	14,643	15,100
Community Centre Grant & Recreation Grounds	23,186	20,000
Community Centre - Loan Repayment	17,665	18,100
Maintenance - Grass Cutting/Allotments etc	12,480	9,550
Millennium (committed, not yet spent)	3,000	3,000
Provision for Elderly	6,058	6,300
Provision for Under 18's	4,441	4,500
Total	81,473	76,550

Here are those same figures as a pair of pie charts:

This is a very simple break down. In reality the budget is split over many headings. If you'd like to see a detailed breakdown contact the Clerk.

New Projects

Additional projects under consideration at present (but not detailed in the budget figures) include a community transport scheme and improvements to the facilities for the 7 - 18 age group eg BMX track and areas for roller hockey and basketball. £140,000 was received in 1997/98 for the sale of recreation land for sheltered housing. It is hoped to spend this money on recreation/leisure facilities, possibly on the two recreation grounds. An improved car park with lighting at The Sycamores Recreation Ground has been suggested. Do you have any suggestions as to how this money should be spent? On millennium projects perhaps? If so contact the clerk on 861447 or preferably in writing.

The Parish Council is also actively looking for more land for sports use, especially for football pitches for the colts. If you know of any land up to 20 acres that may be available please contact the clerk.