At the Full Council meeting on 12 January, councillors approved the Town Council’s budget and precept for 2026-27. The budget has been prepared against a backdrop of continued cost pressures affecting town and parish councils nationally. Councillors and officers have carefully scrutinised budgets line by line to identify savings wherever possible, while aiming to maintain […]
The Council’s draft budget and precept for 2026-27, published in December, will be presented to Council for approval on Monday 12 January 2026. It has been prepared against a backdrop of continued cost pressures affecting town and parish councils nationally. Councillors and officers have carefully scrutinised budgets to identify savings wherever possible, while aiming to […]
Planning how money will be spent in 2026-27 Consultation closes 29 September 2025 Every year Kent County Council (KCC) must agree a budget which balances the money it spends on services, with the money it has. KCC provides a wide range of services to Kent’s 1.6 million residents, spending over £2.6 billion annually. It is […]
At the Full Council meeting on 20 January, councillors approved the Town Council’s budget and precept for 2025-26. Chairman Cllr Bob Todd said: “The Council is committed to maintaining and protecting the high standards of facilities for residents to enjoy while ensuring the stability of its finances. Budgeting inevitably involves tough decisions, and councillors remain […]
The draft budget for 2025–26 was reviewed by the Council during its December meeting. Prior to this, the Finance Committee carefully examined the budgets, expenditures, and income, identifying potential savings while considering rising costs for utilities, services, and the ongoing maintenance of numerous open spaces and council-owned buildings. The Council is committed to maintaining and […]
At the Full Council meeting on 15 January, Councillors approved the Town Council’s budget and precept for 2024-25. The budget outlines the Council’s income and what it plans to spend. It also includes the precept – the amount of tax each household pays towards the services of Edenbridge Town Council, which is collected via your […]