2025/26 Budget Summary

Bude-Stratton Town Council has finalised the budget for the 2025/26 financial year, ensuring that vital community services continue to be delivered.

Key Budget Headlines:

• Precept Requested: £1,376,920
• Percentage Increase: 4.62%
• Band D Property Annual Contribution: £313.01 (compared to £299.19 in 2024/25)
• Weekly Increase for Band D Properties: £0.27
• Annual Increase for Band D Properties: £13.82

How the Precept Fits into Your Council Tax

The precept is the amount of your Council Tax that is allocated specifically to Bude-Stratton Town Council. Cornwall Council sets the overall Council Tax rate, which includes contributions for various local services such as police, fire services, waste collection, and more. The town council precept is included within this overall bill, and it funds essential local services like park maintenance, public toilets, and the library.

Once Cornwall Council sets its budget, you’ll receive your Council Tax bill, which will include our precept alongside the contributions for other services.

Comparison to 2024/25

While this year’s budget reflects a modest increase of 4.62%, it is significantly lower than the 20.51% rise seen in 2024/25. This careful budgeting aims to manage rising costs while minimising the impact on residents.

Access to Budget Details

Once the budget has been formally submitted and approved by Cornwall Council, the full breakdown will be available on our website: Bude-Stratton Town Council Finance. For any specific queries, please contact the town council office.

You can watch the Full Council meeting where the budget was discussed here: Watch the Full Council Meeting.