The Parish Council has unanimously agreed to a 3% increase on the overall council tax precept from last year. Therefore, in the financial year of 2020/21 Camblesforth precept requirement would be £22,906 which will be paid in two instalments of £11,453, paid in April and October 2020.
Cllrs made this decision based on a understanding of inflationary factors on services needed for the village as well as financial commitments on a number of ongoing projects in the village, including the new playground equipment and plans to ‘pretty-up’ the village with flower beds and pots.
Parish Council finances are discussed every month at the Parish Meetings and members of the public / residents are most welcome to attend and see how the Council spends its money to benefit the whole community of Camblesforth and improve the village in which we live.