Decision details

The Council received and considered the report of the Town Clerk, as circulated. She had previously given a full presentation to Council.

A member said that the Conservative Group would support the 3% increase and were happy to see the moderation in the budget considering that there would be a rise in unemployment.  He also hoped that earmarked reserves would be restored over the coming years.

The Leader of the Council thanked the Conservative Group Leader for his comments. She added that considering the past year and the loss of the Council Tax support grant she was very proud of the Town Council for bringing the precept in with just a 3% increase.

A member commented about the Blue Plaque budget and the fact that he thought this project would not come on stream until 2022/23 – he felt it might be worth noting. The Town Clerk advised that she was aware of this and the money would roll forward to the following year.

RESOLVED:          that the report be noted and:-

1.            that the revised budget for 2020/2021 as presented be adopted;

2.            that the estimated budget for 2021/22 as presented be adopted.