AREA: Approximately 5000 acres.

 

POPULATION: Approximately 20,500. The published Electoral Roll for 1999/2000 shows 14,873 recorded electors (the remainder being school children and young persons under voting age).

 

RESIDENTIAL RATES: (Council Tax): For the year 2010-2011 this varies from Band A @ £1,112.10, through Band D @ £1,668.15, to Band H @ £3,336.30.

 

PARISH RATE: The Parish rate represents the proportional part of the Council Tax (collected by the District Council), which is paid to, and funds the Town Council's responsibilities. This amounts to £115.51 for Band D, in the year 2010-2011.

 

TOWN COUNCIL PRECEPT: Based on the above Parish rate, this represents a total of £818,660 for the year 2010-2011.