2005/06 BUDGET
Introduction
At its meeting on 23 February 2005, the Council approved
budgets for its General Revenue Account services in 2005/06 and a
Capital Programme for 2005/06-2008/09.
In preparing the Budget, the Council circulated its proposals
and consulted with Town and Parish Councils, trade union
representatives of its employees and the local business community
through the South Cheshire Chamber. The Consultation Draft Budget
was also placed on the Council's website, enabling consultation
with the wider community.
The Budget
The Budget for 2005/06 is made up of a number of elements,
principally:
· The
General Revenue Account budget, being spending on
day-to-day service provision
· The
Capital Programme, being investment in projects
which provide longer-term benefit to the community
In summary, the Budget provides for continued service delivery
and development in line with the Council's policies and plans. The
Revenue Budget is balanced by a Council Tax increase of £6.63 (5%)
for the year for a Band D property.
It is worthy of note that the Borough Council's Council Tax
represents less than 12% of the total Council Tax bill (the
remainder being amounts for the County Council, Police Authority
and Fire Authority and the Parish Council, where applicable).
Clearly, when setting the Council Tax for 2005/06 it is
important to take into account the projected budget position for
the medium term. This is explained in the Foreword to the Budget,
to which there is a link below.
Supporting papers and the Budget itself can be accessed from
the following links:
Jennifer Cross
Executive Director (Treasury & Corporate Support)