Understanding Your Parish Council’s Budget: 2026-27
At St
Dennis Parish Council, transparency and communication are at the heart of
everything we do. That’s why, for the second year running, we are proud to
share our Budget Report with our community. This report is designed to give
residents a clear picture of how the Parish Council allocates its funding and
where your contributions through the precept—the portion of your Council Tax
allocated to the Parish—are being spent. We understand that Council Tax
increases can raise questions, and this report aims to provide transparency and
reassurance about how these funds are used to benefit our Parish.
St
Dennis Parish Council has produced a detailed budget report, and we believe it
is a vital step toward ensuring accountability and engagement with our
residents. By sharing this information, we want to give you a better
understanding of how the Parish Council works to manage local resources,
deliver essential services, and improve our community.
Some
key areas of spending for 2026–2027 include: Maintenance of public spaces,
including parks, Trelavour Prazey, the cemetery, bus shelters and public
footpaths. Supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life in
the parish. Investing in facilities and infrastructure, such as the takeover of
the Hall Road Play area, the continued enhancement of the public toilets and
new gateway signage for the village & hamlets. Also planning for the future
by setting aside reserves for larger projects and unexpected costs.
With
large percentage increases across services, wages and goods an increase in the
precept is required to ensure the Parish Council is not facing a deficit next
year. However, every penny of the precept is carefully considered and allocated
to maximise its impact on the parish. The
2026–2027 Budget reflects the Parish Council’s ongoing commitment to ensuring
that St Dennis remains a thriving, welcoming place to live and work. While the
challenges of balancing resources are real, we believe that this transparent
approach will help strengthen the relationship between the Parish Council and
the residents we serve.
The
full Budget Report for 2026–2027 is available on our website St Dennis Parish Council Budget Report 2026-2027
We
encourage all residents to take a look and share their feedback. Your input is
invaluable in shaping the future of our Parish.
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