Precept rate increase notification
Gnosall Parish Council has agreed a small increase in the parish precept to help cover rising costs and maintain local services. The decision followed detailed discussions and wasn’t taken lightly. Councillors remain committed to keeping Gnosall a great place to live.
Published: 14 April 2025
Each year the Council reviews the budget, deciding how much money it needs to carry out its work and statutory obligations, as well as finance any projects the Councillors have agreed to. This money comes primarily from the Parish Precept, which is part of the overall Council Tax provided by all Council Taxpayers. We also get some income from the hire of the Grosvenor Centre and library, allotment, and burial fees. These fees are offset against the costs of maintenance, such as utilities, inspections of heating systems and fire equipment, mowing and general maintenance. Unlike other parish councils, Gnosall has a significant amount of open space to maintain as well as The Grosvenor Centre.
The Council considers figures presented from the Council’s committees, the confirmed fees for the forth coming year from suppliers, and other operating costs taking into account inflation. This year, along with an overall cost of living increase, there are substantial changes in Employers’ National Insurance Rates.
Gnosall Parish Council carefully discussed the proposed budget in detail and further amendments were made before the budget was approved.
To achieve a balanced budget in 2025/26, the Council found it necessary to increase the precept from £108,359.00 to £122,631.90, an increase of £14,272.90. This equates to a Precept rate increase of 14.9%, with the adjustment equivalent to an increase of £7.09 per year for Band D properties.
To put this figure into context, this works out at a rise of just 14 pence a week – or the cost of two coffees per year.
However, the Council appreciate the financial challenges faced by many and assure our parishioners that this decision was not made lightly. Unfortunately, there have been significant rises in the cost of utilities, staffing costs and services provided to the Council. The Council had to take these into consideration. The Council remains committed to providing the services that keep the Parish of Gnosall such a pleasant place to live and help to maintain the quality of life in our community, and hope that residents appreciate all the Council achieves in its project work throughout the year.
Minutes of all meetings are available on this website and Councillors continue to encourage and welcome residents to attend the monthly Council Meetings to understand how these decisions are made.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.