We have now started the process in September, as we do every year, to look at the draft budget for the next financial year and as a result the Precept (the portion of Council tax applicable to the Parish Council).
A Budget (2027/28) Q&A will be held on Thurs 19th November 2026 at 6.30pm to 7pm* (may be extended pending attendence) at Audley Pensioners Hall to allow members of the public to ask questions regarding the budget.
App A Draft budget 27_28 as at Oct 2026
The agenda for the next meeting can be found here, which will follow immediately after the budget consultation session:
For next year, the Parish Council is looking at the Precept and any impacts over the next few meetings. Its current level of precept is £86.70 per Band D property per annum, which is equivalent to approx 24p per day or £1.67 per week. Before the Parish Council are required to notify Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council of next year’s Precept, there will be two further meetings :
– Thursday 17th December 2026, 7pm – Audley Pensioners Hall, Church Street
– Thursday 21st Januaryhttps://audleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/meetings/notices-and-agendas/ 2027, 7pm – Audley Pensioners Hall, Church Street
Both meetings are open to the public to attend, listen and ask questions during the public participation agenda item.
Other information regarding the budget, past and current can be found here: https://audleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/budget-and-precept/