This in from Maxine on behalf of Newport Parish Council. Ed
On Monday, Newport Parish Council, now according to new electoral data the largest town on the Island, agreed a programme of projects and services for the coming year.
The precept was set at £296,298, an increase on the previous year allowing for the services taken over from the Isle of Wight Council.
38.4p per week
The average Band D household will pay 38.4p per week.
A chart showing the precept since 2008 when the council began, was shown, demonstrating that the precept was more or less the same for six years and has only increased as more services were taken on.
Cllr Jones-Evans said,
“I thank Cllr Lumley for his work on explaining the changes in the precept, which shows that we have been a fiscally responsible organisation and one that has grown organically in order to provide the services which our residents value.
“There are some exciting projects coming forward this year and I look forward to us working together to get them completed.”
Public toilets
Negotiations are on-going with the IW Council regarding the details for the transfer of the four toilet blocks and £54,395 has been agreed for the running of this provision on 21016/17.
It was also agreed to continue with the current cleaning contract for four months from April.
The D-BID
The Destination Business Improvement District (DBID) which is being put forward by Visit Isle of Wight, has indicated that public realm improvements could be made should the D-BID be successful.
With this in mind, £5,000 has been set aside for potential partnership work between NPC and the D-BID for improvements within the parish area.
Provision has also been made should the IW Council cease Planning Enforcement functions, amounting to £12,000.
Projects:
Medina River Historical walk
Barton School WW1 memorial
Great War
Carisbrooke/Gunville (Lukely Brook, benches, bins, planters and Nelly’s)
20 is Plenty (20mph zone)
Town Squares
Outdoor Fitness
Notice boards
Worsley Road Playing Field
Nine Acres field
Community support:
On-going financial support for
Newport Rowing Club – £1,000
Newport Jazz Festival – £750
Newport Phoenix Boxing Club – £1,000
Riverfest – £1,500
Newport Carnival -£3,000
Shopmobility – £500
Carisbrooke Castle Museum – £500
Monthly community donations fund – £3,000
39 Bus route – £5,000
Country side areas – £5,000
Citizens Advice Bureau – £500
Events:
Summer & Christmas Fairs – £2,000
Fireworks 5th November – £3,000
Full details of the budget can be found on our Website.
Article edits
Cost to band d household corrected from £38.40 to 38.4p
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