Parish Council Finances 2000/2001

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

During 1999/2000 Milton Parish Council spent a total of £102483. The pie chart (below left) shows broadly how this money was spent. Almost £30000 was spent on capital schemes - a basketball court and a multi-use court at The Sycamores Recreation Ground and new play equipment on Coles Road Recreation Ground for the under 8's. This money was taken from reserves - money received for the sale of land for the sheltered housing project. Total income for the year was £77000.

In the next financial year a path is due to be laid at the cemetery. In addition £20000 has been set aside for a proposed building for the youth. It is hoped that a portakabin can be put up on The Sycamores Recreation Ground for this purpose. Budget figures for 2000/01 show an estimated expenditure of £103750.

	Expenditure 1998-2000	Budget 2000-2001
Administration	15,498	14,075
Community Centre Grant & Recreation Grounds	20,000	20,000
Community Centre - Loan Repayment	17,621	18,100
Maintenance - Grass Cutting/Allotments etc	8,708	10,795
Capital schemes (from reserves)	29,050	25,000
Provision for Elderly	6,552	7,780
Provision for Under 18's	5,054	8,000
Total	102,483	103,750

The Parish Council has asked for £65000 from South Cambs District Council for 2000/01. This means that a 'Band D' house will pay £40.50, an increase of £1.94 from last year.

The Council is still 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 on 861447.

Click here for last year's report.