Oakham Town Council Budget

Oakham Town Council Budget

With someone from central government recommending no increase in Council Tax Bills this April. Oakham Town Council is having difficulties setting this years budget, for the fourth time the budget will be put to the full council for consideration.

I would like to say it surprises me the budget is such a mess. But I can't.

At the last meeting Cllr Dewis was unhappy, the council awarded grants far greater than expected. the Chair told him not to worry the budget could be tweeked.

This to me is a clear example of the truth behind the Clerks suggestion last year, Its the councils job to collect tax and spend as we please.

How can the council dish out grants before the budget is set.

At least they now know how much they will be paying Cory for grounds maintenance contract. (Its likely this contract will be awarded to Cory as it Cllr Dewis's favourite.)