Dursley Town Council: 2024/25 Budget & Council Tax Precept

Dursley Town Councillors have set the Dursley Town Council budget for the year ahead.

At the meeting on 23rd January 2024, Councillors unanimously agreed not to increase the precept paid by Dursley residents to fund the Council for the year 2024/25.

The Mayor, Councillor Alex Stennett said "Not raising our share of the council tax has been a challenge this year with increasing costs all round. Recognising the cost-of-living pressures faced by all of our residents, councillors and staff have worked exceptionally hard to create a strong budget that does not cause pain to council services or residents' pockets".

The budget agreed will keep the Council tax cost for Dursley Town Council at £216.66 per year which equates to £4.17 per week on an average Band D household.

Prudent financial management and investment into reserve funds in previous years is enabling the Council to continue to deliver services, projects and improvement works for the town.

The Town Council will continue to manage, maintain and improve facilities at the Kingshill Cemetery and Allotments, St Mark's burial ground, the War Memorial Recreation Ground, Kingshill Play Park, Highfields Play Area and Long Street Car Park.

A planning application to upgrade the Pavilion on the War Memorial Recreation Ground, which will include a new public toilet and additional garage/storage space, has been submitted and, subject to obtaining the necessary permission, the Council will actively seek additional grant funding to help deliver the project.

The Council will continue to provide Youth sessions at the Vibe Youth Centre and support a number of local tourism projects including the continuation of the Visitor Information Centre based at the Library.

The Council's grant programme will continue to run with an increased budget of £50,000 for 2024/25. Support will continue for local volunteer run groups and organisations including Dursley in Bloom, Dursley Welcomes Walkers and Festive Dursley.

The agreed budget also includes a new admin position to help the Council to increase capacity.

2024/25 - BUDGET SUMMARY

EXPENDITURE
Green Spaces Maintenance £276,889
Town Improvements and Amenities £63,078
Youth Services £62,500
Community Grants £50,000
Council Administration (e.g. staffing, insurance and overheads) £284,482
Other Services £2,210
TOTAL £739,159

INCOME
Use of Reserves £170,000
Other Income £32,159
Council Tax/Precept £537,000
TOTAL £739,159

If you have any questions please contact the Town Clerk, John Kay on 01453 547758 or email - clerk@dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk