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Town Council

Council Finance & Accounts

This section of the website provides information on the Council’s financial documents and accounts. These files are regularly amended and additional documents may be posted on this page in the near future.

General Information

All council funds are public money and all amounts spent or received are carefully accounted for. Systems are in place for maintaining and recording all transactions and payments are approved by the Council under the terms of the Council’s Financial Regulations. The Council’s Financial Year is April 01 to March 31 – financial planning each year commences mid-way through that period.

Please note that the figures in some documents listed above (those marked ‘unaudited’) are based upon the final out-turn figures for a particular financial year, but require submission to and approval by, the external auditor.

Council Tax & Precept

The Parish rate represents the proportional part of the Council Tax (collected by the District Council) and is paid to and funds the Town Council’s responsibilities. This amounts to £4.20 per week for Band D for the year 2026-2027.

Based on the above Parish rate, the budget amount for the April 2026-March 2027 financial year is £1,747,698, with £1,747,698 being the precept amount requisitioned from Wealden District Council.

Finance & Procurement

Budget Information

Payments Over £500/£5,000

Annual Governance & Accountability

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Assets, Risk Management & Contracts

Members’ Allowances

Charges (Publication Scheme)