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Nick Harris. Shadow Parish Councillor. Budgeting Principles. We are not an elected body Leave as many financial decisions as possible to the incoming elected council Starting with minimal reserves Need to start building some reserves Exploring options for community investment
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Nick Harris Shadow Parish Councillor
Budgeting Principles • We are not an elected body • Leave as many financial decisions as possible to the incoming elected council • Starting with minimal reserves • Need to start building some reserves • Exploring options for community investment • Try not to raise precept
Some Options For Community Investment - Short term • Azalea Gardens • ~10k each equipment • Peter Driver • Facilities require investment • Community garden • Cycle track • Discussions with MoD • Grit bins • Multiple potential sites identified • Other ideas exist • Seeking community ideas
Some Options For Community Investment - Medium Term • Need to build reserves • Community Centre (QEB) • Annual costs (~£50) • Increased employment costs (~£45) • Additional investment • Allotments • Additional sports/recreational facilities • Other
Message • The creation of Parish Council means that council tax intended for local use can be spent on local initiatives • Local circumstances mean that there should be more money available to invest in Church Crookham • There is a real opportunity for residents of Church Crookham to ensure this investment is wisely spent