Council Tax Leaflet - Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Basingstoke and DeaneBorough CouncilCivic OfficesLondon RoadBasingstokeRG21 4AHTel: 01256 844844Emailinfo@basingstoke.gov.ukWebsitewww.basingstoke.gov.ukHampshire County Council0800 028 0888 Textphone: 0808 100 2484or e-mail info.centres@hants.gov.ukwww.hants.gov.ukBudget questionsCounty Treasurer’s DepartmentHampshire County CouncilThe Castle, Winchester SO23 8UBEmail: budget@hants.gov.ukwww.hants.gov.uk/finance/budgetHampshire Police AuthorityWestgate Chambers, Staple GardensWinchester SO23 8AW01962 871595e-mail police.authority@hampshire.pnn.police.ukwww.hantspa.orgYou can use the Single Non Emergency Number 101across Hampshire for concerns about antisocial behaviour,including litter and graffiti, but always use 999 if crime ordisorder is in progress or life or personal safety are at risk.yourguideto your council tax…workingtogether for asecure futureHampshire Fire and Rescue Authority023 8064 4000e-mail reception@hantsfire.gov.ukwww.hantsfire.gov.ukBudget questionsFinancial ServicesHampshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters,Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9SJ023 8062 6867e-mail finance@hantsfire.gov.ukBasingstoke and Deane Borough CouncilHampshire County Council20072008HampshirePOLICE AUTHORITYfor Hampshire & the Isle of WightHampshire Police AuthorityHampshireFire and Rescue AuthorityHampshire Fire and Rescue Authority

24 COMBINED_BASINGSTOKE 1/3/07 08:51 Page 3welcome!We all use public services. Some areprovided by authorities covering the wholecounty, others are provided by your localcouncil. Some of the funding for theseservices comes from a government grantwhich includes contributions from businessrates. The rest is paid for by collectingcouncil tax. For the first time this year wehave brought together information aboutthe services provided by each of theorganisations funded by your council tax.We hope this will give you a clearer pictureof how your council tax is set and how themoney is spent.f H hi & th I l f Wi htHampshirePOLICE AUTHORITYfor Hampshire & the Isle of WightProviding services like wastecollection and kerbside recycling,street cleaning, housing, communityand leisure facilities.Providing services like care for the elderly,vulnerable children and those with physicaldisabilities, education, roads, disposal ofwaste, recycling centres, libraries andregistration services.Together with Hampshire Constabulary,delivering efficient and effective policingfor Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.HampshireFire and Rescue Authority• Preventing fires and other risks.• Protecting lives and properties.• Responding to fires and other emergencies.

24 COMBINED_BASINGSTOKE 1/3/07 08:51 Page 5Inflation only rise in council taxOur borough council budget focuses ongetting the best value for money for yourcouncil tax.That is how the borough council’s share of counciltax has an ‘inflation only’ rise. Council tax payersat band D pay just 27p per day for the serviceswe provide.We are constantly seeking more efficient ways toprovide our services to you. Over the next threeyears we are looking for more savings in how webuy supplies, in our staffing and in the way weprovide services. Through these savings we havebeen able to fund new initiatives in next year’sbudget to improve road safety, supportcommunity-based events and resource the use ofCCTV.The Council Plan 2007 to 2009 sets out the keypriorities that will guide our decisions and wherewe focus our resources. Our main aims are: Prosperity for the borough and everyone wholives and works here, attracting and retainingbusinesses and providing excellent, well-paidwork opportunities for local people. The long-term well-being of all residents -ensuring people feel safe and can live and workin attractive surroundings and in healthycommunities. Making sure everyone in the community isinvolved in making decisions about the areawhere they live and can access services andfacilities. Forming effective partnerships where workingwith other bodies and groups is the best way todeliver services.What is the council going to do?Here are just some examples, giving a flavour ofproposed activities to put the priorities into action: Investing to meet local community needs – forexample by working with primary care trusts to buildnew GP surgeries in areas where they are needed. Image of the borough – working in partnershipwith the business community and other key playersto promote the borough by enhancing its reputationto ensure continued economic prosperity. Thriving local economy - working with other localauthorities on the diamonds for growth initiative toattract new businesses to the area. Investigating new ways to help people wanting toenter the housing market – for example ‘intermediaterental housing’ homes which are offered at 70% ofthe usual market rent.We will continue to look for the most innovative andcreative ways to deliver good quality services that meetthe needs of the borough and make the best use of ourresources, both in terms of finances and property.Cllr John LeekCouncil LeaderWhere does yourcouncil tax go?You pay your council tax to Basingstoke and DeaneBorough Council, but not all the money goes to us.Our share of the council tax is only about 8% - theequivalent of 27p per day for a band D property inthe borough.The council tax wecollect goes to:Basingstokeand DeaneBoroughHampshire CouncilPoliceAuthority£125.3710 %£96.758 % HampshireFire andHampshireCountyCouncilRescue £955.62Authority 77 %£56.075 %4www.basingstoke.gov.uk www.basingstoke.gov.uk 5

24 COMBINED_BASINGSTOKE 1/3/07 08:51 Page 9Why spending haschangedWhat this means for aband D council tax payerPaying your bill, council taxbenefit and discountsThere are reasons other than inflation why ourbudget has to change.The table below shows the major changes to incomeand expenditure between 2006/2007 and2007/2008.Increased expenditure: £mcaused by inflation 1.5caused by extra demand and improved services 0.1caused by increased contributions to reserves 0.4Offset by:efficiency savings -0.4increased income from investments -0.9increased income from property rents -0.3Total change in budget requirement 0.4(growth in net expenditure)All the information given in this leaflet refers tocouncil tax in a band D property that doesn’t havea parish council. The total charge for the boroughcouncil for the band D council tax payer for2007/08 is shown below.Gross expenditure on services £1,451.36Less : income and use of reserves -£1,199.16Budget requirement £252.20Less: government funding -£155.45To be met by council tax payers £96.75Your bill shows which band your property is in andthe exact charge to you. We’ve also includedinformation on the council tax for a band Dproperty in the borough’s towns and parishes.Each property is placed in a property band by theValuation Office Agency (Inland Revenue). Theamount of council tax you have to pay is shown onyour bill issued by the council.It is important that we receive your payments on orbefore the date shown on your bill, to prevent theneed for recovery action to be taken.Council tax regulations state we must assume thereare at least two adults living in the property, unlessadvised otherwise. If you are the only person livingin your property and single person discount is notshown on your bill please contact the Local Taxteam (contact details below).Some households are entitled to a discount ofbetween 10% and 50% on their bill. Examples ofthese are properties with only one resident,properties which are furnished but not occupiedand second homes.A council tax bill may be reduced if the property hasa special feature, such as an additional bathroomwhich is required to meet the needs of a disabledresident. Some properties may be exempt fromcouncil tax, for example, if they are unfurnished andunoccupied or occupied solely by students.Residents on a low income may be entitled tocouncil tax benefit.If you would like to know more about discounts,exemptions, council tax benefit or if you are unableto pay the instalments shown on your bill, pleasecontact the Local Tax team on 01256 358555,e-mail localtax@basingstoke.gov.uk or visit ourwebsite www.basingstoke.gov.ukWant to know more?This leaflet is intended to give you a snapshot ofhow our part of your council tax is spent by us andour budget plans.If you want to find our more about our plans andfinances, further information can be found in:• the Detailed Budget Book – giving a breakdownof the council’s budget• the Council Plan – outlining our futurepriorities and plans• the Statement of Accounts – detailing our pastperformance.All are available on the website or from our CivicOffices in London Road, Basingstoke, or by callingour customer contact centre on 01256 844844.If you require a large print version of this leaflet,please contact us on 01256 358555.8www.basingstoke.gov.uk www.basingstoke.gov.uk 9

24 COMBINED_BASINGSTOKE 1/3/07 08:51 Page 11Band Dcouncil taxin parishesHere is an at a glanceguide to band D counciltax charges in differentparts of the borough. Itshows the total counciltax for a band Dproperty in each areaand includes theamounts required forHampshire CountyCouncil, HampshirePolice Authority,Hampshire Fire andRescue Authority,Basingstoke and DeaneBorough Council andyour parish or towncouncil (if this applies):PARISH/AREA 2006/07 2007/08 2007/08 2007/08PARISH TOTAL PARISH TOTAL PARISH TOTAL BAND DAMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT COUNCILREQUIRED REQUIRED ADDED TO TAXBAND D£ £ £ £Ashford Hill with Headley 14,435.00 16,435.00 29.80 1,263.61Ashmansworth 0.00 500.00 4.76 1,238.57Baughurst 23,000.00 23,500.00 23.60 1,257.41Bramley 22,000.00 22,000.00 15.05 1,248.86Burghclere 9,000.00 9,000.00 17.09 1,250.90Candovers 2,000.00 2,000.00 20.28 1,254.09Chineham 42,900.00 43,900.00 13.75 1,247.56Cliddesden 5,367.00 5,410.00 22.92 1,256.73Dummer 4,580.00 6,500.00 29.59 1,263.40East Woodhay 17,500.00 18,000.00 14.19 1,248.00Ecchinswell, Sydmonton& Bishops Green 6,800.00 7,282.00 17.29 1,251.10Ellisfield 2,760.00 3,566.00 23.19 1,257.00Hannington 3,000.00 3,000.00 16.16 1,249.97Highclere 12,879.00 13,265.00 17.76 1,251.57Hurstbourne Priors 4,300.00 4,600.00 29.19 1,263.00Kingsclere 40,000.00 40,500.00 29.32 1,263.13Laverstoke 5,000.00 5,000.00 29.48 1,263.29Mapledurwell & Up Nately 2,350.00 3,800.00 13.13 1,246.94Monk Sherborne 6,900.00 7,150.00 39.09 1,272.90Mortimer West End 5,305.00 5,305.00 29.39 1,263.20Newnham 4,250.00 4,400.00 18.54 1,252.35Newtown 4,000.00 4,000.00 29.78 1,263.59North Waltham 9,500.00 9,785.00 25.29 1,259.10Oakley & Deane 61,850.00 64,850.00 27.64 1,261.45Old Basing & Lychpit 120,475.00 120,450.00 37.79 1,271.60Overton 52,911.00 52,911.00 32.24 1,266.05Pamber 24,500.00 24,500.00 20.47 1,254.28PARISH/AREA 2006/07 2007/08 2007/08 2007/08PARISH TOTAL PARISH TOTAL PARISH TOTAL BAND DAMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT COUNCILREQUIRED REQUIRED ADDED TO TAXBAND D£ £ £ £Preston Candover & Nutley 6,100.00 6,300.00 28.13 1,261.94Rooksdown 9,695.00 9,400.00 13.74 1,247.55Sherborne St John 16,900.00 24,700.00 36.48 1,270.29Sherfield-on-Loddon 23,965.00 32,179.00 35.85 1,269.66Silchester 9,500.00 10,213.00 24.21 1,258.02St Mary Bourne 15,355.00 15,225.00 26.50 1,260.31Stratfield Saye 3,000.00 2,000.00 14.57 1,248.38Tadley 133,680.00 121,525.00 28.67 1,262.48Upton Grey 5,000.00 6,000.00 18.32 1,252.13Whitchurch 61,325.00 67,136.00 35.91 1,269.72Wootton St Lawrence 3,200.00 3,200.00 11.24 1,245.05If you do not live in one of theareas above 1,233.81Property bandingsAll homes within the borough are placed withineight broad valuation groupings, which initiallydetermine the level of council tax each householdwill pay.These valuation bands, and the specific propertiesthat fall within them, are decided by theGovernment Valuation Office Agency. They arebased on the price that the property would haveachieved if it had been sold on 1 April 1991.All figures in the borough council section of thisleaflet are based on band D valuations. To work outyour exact council tax from this, use the table onthe right.BandProportionA Multiply by 6 then divide by 9B Multiply by 7 then divide by 9C Multiply by 8 then divide by 9DAs shownE Multiply by 11 then divide by 9F Multiply by 13 then divide by 9G Multiply by 15 then divide by 9H Multiply by 210www.basingstoke.gov.uk www.basingstoke.gov.uk 11