Every smaller authority in England that either received gross income or incurred gross expenditure exceeding £25,000 must complete Form 3 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return at the end of each financial year in accordance with Proper Practices.

A Parish Council Precept is a tax charged on each property in a parish, and is seen on your Council Tax bill. It is used to fund all the activities that a Parish Council undertakes for the benefit of the community.

Precept and Budget Requirement for 2025-2026 is set at £36,575.

This will present a charge of £149.67 per year for each Band D household, an increase of 13.0% in precept or £17.26.