Your Council Finance
Finance
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How your council tax is spent in Amesbury
We are committed to maintaining a safe environment, and providing facilities to cater for all residents.
2010/11 has seen a number of improvements around the town: the installation of new play areas at Harvard Way for both toddlers and older children – further play areas are anticipated with the future developments at Archers Gate; the enhancement of the library frontage by the addition of two planters and the installation of a number of new benches around the town. The Town Council is continuing its efforts to meet increasing demand for allotments.
Community-based projects are planned for the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee.
There are plans to install new notice boards in residential areas to ensure that Amesbury residents are even better informed of council activities. The Community & Visitor Centre is developing as an information hub and it is hoped that this facility will continue to be supported over the coming years. Residents are welcome to visit the Town Council office at the Bowman Centre. AlternativelyWith the current economic climate, the total precept of £172,100 equates to £47.14 per band D property – no increase on last year.
Amesbury Council budget 20011/12 (£)
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Where the money goes |
2011/12 |
2010/11 |
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Administration/Staffing |
86,322 |
66,907 |
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Grounds/General Maintenance |
65,089 |
75,635 |
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Grants & Donations |
7,500 |
7,600 |
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Promotional Activities |
21,500 |
21,000 |
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Town Projects |
27,000 |
25,000 |
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Town Management |
15,000 |
24,264 |
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Bowman Centre Support |
8,000 |
8,000 |
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Total budgeted expenditure |
230,411 |
228,406 |
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Where the money comes from |
2011/12 |
2010/11 |
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Precept (from council tax payers) |
172,100 |
168,156 |
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Interest/Reimbursement/Recharges |
21,100 |
37,475 |
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Fees & Rents |
3,850 |
3,525 |
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Transfer from Commuted Sums |
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10,000 |
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Anticipated B/F from 2010 |
33,361 |
9,250 |
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Total budgeted income |
230,411 |
228,406 |
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Commuted Sums: Grounds Maint. |
2011/12 |
2010/11 |
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Developers’ contributions |
310,293 |
192,593 |
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Reserves |
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Sports Pavilions, Town Reserves |
126,825 |
132,000 |
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Commuted Sums for Grounds Maintenance |
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Developers’ contributions |
£192,593 |
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Reserves |
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Bowman Centre / Pavilions / Town / Emergency |
£132,000 |