The council recognises that there is a balance between providing quality services and ensuring that the foundation for everything that is undertaken is based on sound finances. In particular there is recognition that wherever possible any increase in the precept should reflect general increases in the cost of living.

External Audit 2019/20

Our external audit for 2019/20 has concluded.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2019/20

Notice of Public Rights & Guidance Notes

Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2019/20 - Annual Internal Audit Report, Section 1 - Annual Governance Statement & Section 2 - Accounting Statements

External Audit 2018/19

Our external audit for 2018/19 has concluded.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2018/19

Notice of Public Rights & Guidance Notes 

Annual Governance Statement 2018/19 - Section 1

Accounting Statements 2018/19 - Section 2

Annual Internal Audit Report 2018/19

External Audit 2017/18

Our External Audit for 17/18 has concluded.

Audit Notice

Audit return 2017/18

Unaudited accounts 17/18

Conclusion of Audit Notice 2017/18

Council Budget

2020/21 Financial Year

2019/20 Financial Year

2018/19 Financial Year

Asset Register

Year ending 2018/19

Our underlying principles in managing our finances over the next year will be:

1. Unallocated reserves of between 10 –15% of expenditure will be maintained to cover any unforeseen/unexpected costs

2. Allocate £87,000 to capital projects, including £50,000 to refurbish the Monteagle Community Hall.

3. To ensure that any services taken on or developed will have a cost neutral impact on the budget unless the Town Council decides to employ a higher standard of service.

4. The Town Council will investigate alternative sources of fundraising.

Parish Basic Allowance

The current Members annual allowance is £541.80, which is paid monthly, through the Town Council's payroll system and is subject to tax.

Councillors currently claiming the allowance in 20/21 are:

Cllr Adrian Collett

Cllr Gerry Crisp

Cllr Mark Griffin

Cllr Bob Harward

Cllr Robert McSorley