The underlying remit of the Parish Council is to provide for the benefit of the village through good financial management. Turners Hill Parish council strives to make improvements to the village and to support village organisations.

 

Grants are given each year to St Leonard’s church towards the upkeep of the churchyard and to Turners Hill Parish News which provides such a wonderful service to us all. Grants have been made to many local groups particularly those providing for our young people.  Projects have included the provision of allotments, purchase of youth shelter, play equipment, rejuvenation of Withypitts pond, LIVE project to name but a few!

 

Ongoing expenditure covers items such as street lighting, grass cutting and maintaining allotments and providing subsidy on train passes for senior residents.

 

The Parish Council considers the annual budget in November and a small committee estimates the following year’s requirements. The budget is discussed and approved by the Parish Council in the December meeting. A request is submitted to the District Council for the funds required, known as the Parish precept. The Parish Clerk produces accounts which are audited by both an internal independent auditor and by an Audit Commission appointed Auditor. The annual and monthly accounts can be viewed by clicking on the links to the right.