Yapton Parish Council Budget and Council Tax, CCTV & Neighbourhood Plan

Edited extracts from January Yapton News.

Parish Council Budget and Council Tax for 2023/ 24 - Considered report on draft budget for financial year 2023/24 and prospects for Council Tax. Agreed to continue spending on services and activities at current levels. Provision of £5k included to allow Council to fund initiatives during the year and agreed a provision of £3k as initial budget to fund projects identified in Yapton Infrastructure Plan. Budget produced forecast net expenditure for 2023/24 of £85,120. Budget results in net increase in expenditure of £11,710 to deal with new and increasing requirements in areas, including provision of £1k for Coronation of King Charles III.

Agreed Net Expenditure of £85,120 funded from Council Tax. Notified of 14.9% increase in Band D equivalent tax base for 2023/24 which would generate income from increased council tax receipts at current rate of £11,177. Increase from additional occupied properties due to approved housebuilding and anticipated completions in 2022/23 and 2023/24. Agreed not to increase

Council Tax. Remain at £47.36 for Band D equivalent property, with resultant precept demanded from Arun District Council at £86,050 in 2023/24.

CCTV - Considered report on pros and cons of introducing a CCTV system in new play area and other recreational and exercise areas on King George V Playing Field. New CCTV would provide a safe and secure environment in Play Park and Playing Field. It won’t be used to invade privacy, except in accordance with the law. Considered three quotes received. Agreed to accept one subject to satisfactory references and acceptable quote for ongoing annual maintenance.

Yapton Neighbourhood Plan 2 - Independent Examination for Yapton NDP 2 could go ahead after challenge from developer Landlink Estates. Further challenge received that Plan would effect environmental. Examination delayed and matter referred to Secretary of State. Chief Executive and Head of Planning at Arun District Council contacted to urge the Government to resolve matter and move Plan forward. www.yaptonpc.gov.uk

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PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

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• Classes at Climping Village Hall

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• Dog walks max 4 dogs

• Puppy visits

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FOORD PLUMBING SERVICES

• Bathroom installation

• All plumbing work

• Oil boiler servicing & installation

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• Fully insured

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