In July each year the Parish Council begins the process of forward planning in preparation for setting a work plan, budget and precept for the following council year (which runs from April to March).

Councillors suggest and debate potential new projects, services or activities and discuss and debate whether to continue the 'business as usual' aspects of the Parish Council's work or whether to revise these.

A first draft budget to deliver the resultant work plan is then prepared and presented to Council in December.

The precept (that amount of the Council Tax which is collected on behalf of the Parish Council by Durham County Council) is determined by the budget needed.

Following further refinement and adjustments, a final draft budget is presented at the January Parish Council meeting.

The approved budget for the council year 2023-24 is available to view   and download here.

The Band D annual charge for 2023-24 is £59.62

The total precept income for 2023-24 is £30,291