Here at Newent Town Council, we believe it is essential that as a council we provide value for money. This means ensuring that public money is spent efficiently to provide an effective service. Our aim therefore is to get more council activity for the least possible expense without compromising quality.
The Council’s Financial Regulations and a number of statutes and procedures provide the Council with the tools it needs to achieve its goals, protect community assets and make best use of public money. Newent Town Council recognises the importance of using its resources in an efficient way and one that is shown to give Value for Money.
At its meeting on Monday 23 January 2023, the Town Council approved its Budget for 2023/24.
This includes the Precept (the funding required to meet the Council's Services/running costs); this is raised through Council Tax.
The approved Precept for 2023/24 is £354,433.
If you would like a copy of the approved Budget please contact the Town Clerk townclerk@newenttowncouncil.gov.uk
Fees & Charges
Market House
£5 per hour (cleaning charge of £20 for large events)
Market Stall
£47
Funfair/Large Circus at the Recreation Ground
£545
Small Circus at the Recreation Ground
£395
Casual pitch hire at the Recreation Ground
£25
(Events charged as per the Lake, excluding use of Changing Rooms)
Use of Changing Rooms
£5 per hour plus £50 refundable deposit
Fishing Permits
£12 Adults & 16/17 year olds; under 16’s free
£50 for any non-residents
Fishing Competitions
£25
Events at the Lake, incl. use of electricity if required
£25 all day commercial, £12.50 half day (3.5 hrs) commercial, £15 all day charity, £7.50 half day (3.5 hrs) charity
Memorial Bench
£120 plus cost of bench
Memorial Tree
£60 plus cost of tree
Allotments
Full plot £50, half plot £25, quarter plot £13
(1st November 2022 to 31st October 2023)
Please note
Some of these charges may be subject to VAT
Fees are waived for Registered Charities wishing to hold events.
Cemetery Charges
|
Exclusive Right of Burial – for a period of 100 years |
Amount (£) |
|
Grave Purchase (no interment) |
200 |
|
Infant under 5 years |
Free |
|
Interments (excluding any labour charges) |
|
|
Burial: First Interment |
100 |
|
Subsequent re-opening |
70 |
|
Cremation: Cremated Remains Grave including first interment |
100 |
|
Subsequent re-opening |
50 |
|
Scattering of Ashes in Garden of Remembrance |
40 |
|
|
|
|
Memorial Headstone – not exceeding 3 ft in height including base |
110 |
(Grave purchases cost more if the deceased lived outside the Parish)
|
Exclusive Right of Burial – for a period of 100 years |
Amount (£) |
|
Memorial Headstone – infant under 5 years – not exceeding 2 ft in height including base |
0 |
|
Added Inscription to Headstone |
55 |
|
Kerb set (where applicable) Existing graves only |
100 |
|
Cremation Memorial Tablet Maximum 22″Hx20″W (inc plinth) Base stone 35″L x 23 1/2″W |
65 |
|
Added Inscription on Tablet |
55 |
|
Garden of Remembrance Plaque – single 6″ x 4″ |
55 |
|
Garden of Remembrance Plaque – double 6” x 8” |
65 |
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
Transfer of ownership |
45 |
|
Memorial bench |
Cost of bench plus 120 |
All payments made by the Town Council (including those below £500) are reported in the Full Council meeting minutes. In addition, the Town Council publishes summary reports on all expenditure over £500 net of VAT. The reports available on the links below, show the individual payments to suppliers each month with a value over £500. Please note these are payments made in the period, and do not necessarily relate to invoices dated or received in the period.
If you require further information about any of the payments, please contact the Town Council office setting out the details of the payment and the additional information you require. Your request will be dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and we aim to respond within 20 working days.
The Town Council aim to be as transparent as possible, but in some cases we will need to respect information that could be seen as commercially sensitive. Some information is withheld, for example individual salaries, as it is personal data.
Application deadlines are in February and August
Council Administered Land & Building Assets
The Lake including children’s play area and adult gym (off Lewall Street, Newent, Glos)
Library car park (Watery Lane, Newent, Glos)
Cemetery Lodge (Watery Lane, Newent, Glos)
The Cemetery (Watery Lane, Newent, Glos)
Recreation Ground including children’s play area and changing rooms (Watery Lane, Newent, Glos)
Allotments (Holts Road, Newent, Glos)
Arboretum (Bradfords Lane, Newent, Glos)
Market House (The Market Square, Newent, Glos)