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Explore the South Derbyshire District Council's budget for the fiscal year 2010/11, focusing on Council Tax, funding sources, and financial challenges. Currently, the average Band D taxpayer pays £1,453 annually, allocated to the County, Police, SDDC, Fire, and Parishes. The net running costs are projected at £12,621,752 with a funding deficit of £484,250 to be covered by reserves. The Council aims to minimize the deficit, keep Council Tax low, and maintain services amid economic challenges. Full budget details and public consultation options are available on the website.
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Council Tax 2009/10 Fire Parishes (av) SDDC County Police • You currently pay on average (Band D) £1,453 per annum • This goes to: £ % County 1,061 73 Police 161 11 SDDC 148 10 Fire 66 5 Parishes (av) 17 1
How is SDDC Funded £ Net Running Costs 12,229,000 Financed by: Council Tax 5,095,000 (42%) Government Grant 7,134,000 (58%) Council Tax Government Grant 42% 58%
General fund services Revenue Planning and Corporate & Collection Econ Dev Democratic 11% 17% 11% Env Health and Leisure and Housing Community 12% 26% Waste & Cleansing 23%
2010/11 Initial Budget £ Net Running costs (12,621,752) Funding 12,317,502 Deficit (484,250) (To be funded from reserves)
Challenges Effects of recession: • Reduced income from planning/building regs & search fees (approx -£300,000) • Lower interest rates on investments (approx -£150,000) • Sales of assets to fund Capital reduced Review of Government Grant from 2011/12 (no increase expected -£150,000) Forecasting uncertainty
Savings and efficiencies Accumulated cashable efficiencies to date of £677,000 In progress: Restructuring Partnering Central purchasing & procurement Disposal of assets Lower pay awards & general inflation
Aims Reduce the deficit & restore reserves Keep Council Tax Low Maintain and improve services
Timetable Initial Proposals reported to Finance & Management Committee 14th January 2010 15th Jan- 10th Feb- Consultation Final Budget Proposals to be agreed at the meeting on 16th February 2010 Full Council Tax (Inc County etc) set by Council on 1st march 2010
More info A full copy of the report “Consolidated Budget Proposals 2010/11 and Financial Plan to 2015” can be found on our website; www.south-derbys.gov.uk To make a comment click on the ‘Have your say’ button on the Council’s website or e-mail jayne.jones@south-derbys.gov.uk