By law, estimates of expenditure have to be published in respect of parishes which require more than £140,000 to be raised in 2021/22. There are nine in Wealden. Figures are based upon estimates given by the councils in the parishes and towns concerned. If you have a query on parish or town council spending, contact details can be found on our
Parish Council contacts webpage.
Crowborough Town Council
Expenditure for Crowborough Town Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
1,604,247 |
1,556,572 |
Movement of Reserves |
(150,076) |
(49,139) |
Budget Requirement |
1,454,171 |
1,507,433 |
Why expenditure has changed
- Costs were greater in 2020/21 to cover project work that is not required in 2021/22: (£47,675)
Total: (£47,675)
Forest Row Parish Council
Expenditure for Forest Row Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
371,785 |
411,095 |
Contingency |
17,215 |
0 |
Movement of Reserves |
11,000 |
3,905 |
Budget Requirement |
400,000 |
415,000 |
Why Expenditure has changed
- The budget for 2021/22 reflects the financial consequences of the pandemic –
Operational income significantly reduced due continuing losses of the pandemic restrictions: £37,750
- Routine expenditure reduced but an additional £15,000 has been factored in to allow for repayment of a projected PWLB loan to support capital projects: £1,560
Total: £39,310
Hailsham Town Council
Expenditure for Hailsham Town Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
1,094,327 |
1,146,870 |
Movement of Reserves |
(1,499) |
(596) |
Budget Requirement |
1,092,828 |
1,146,274 |
Why expenditure has changed
- Additional budget for Drainage Work at West Pavilion: £7,500
- New Maintenance plan: £40,984
- Additional Vehicle Leasing expenditure: £3,000
- General increase in expenditure budgets of 3%: £6,000
- Wages/Salaries/National Insurance/Pension Costs: £10,871
- Reduction in newsletter costs: (£4,000)
- Reduction in annual grant expenditure: (£11,500)
- Reduction in allotment income due to plot size changes: £508
- Increase in Fishing Permit income budget: (£150)
- Increase in interest earned budget: (£670)
Total: £52,543
Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council
Expenditure for Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
432,257 |
437,710 |
Contingency |
8,000 |
8,000 |
Movement of Reserves |
(30,257) |
(30,210) |
Budget Requirement |
410,000 |
415,500 |
Why Expenditure has changed
- Annual Grant increase to allow help to local organisations: £2,000
- Finance General Purpose Committee increase in Defibrillator grant: £25
- Increase in subscription costs: £140
- Members allowance increase : £1,100
- Increase in staff salaries – : £2,188
- Increases were made as small as possible due to Covid
Total: £5,453
Mayfield and Five Ashes Parish Council
Expenditure for Mayfield and Five Ashes Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
267,770 |
242,522 |
Movement of Reserves |
(29,798) |
(4,550) |
Budget Requirement |
237,972 |
237,972 |
Why Expenditure has changed
- Projected expenditure at 31st March 2021 (including surplus from 2019/20) for new Community Hall in 2020/21 exceeds estimated net expenditure for 2021/22: (£25,248)
Total: (£25,248)
Polegate Town Council
Expenditure for Polegate Town Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
349,877 |
354,402 |
Movement of Reserves |
0 |
0 |
Budget Requirement |
349,877 |
354,402 |
Why Expenditure has changed
- Increase in general budgets including personnel, recreation grounds, Wannock Office and Pavilion and High Street Offices, offset by savings in other budgets: £4,525
Total: £4,525
Uckfield Town Council
Expenditure for Uckfield Town Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
942,405 |
955,945 |
Movement of Reserves |
0 |
0 |
Budget Requirement |
942,405 |
955,945 |
Why expenditure has changed
- Reduction in estimated income: £39,818
- Decrease in new initiatives: (£14,320)
- Decrease in capital expenditure: (£25,000)
- Reduction in revenue expenditure: £13,042
Total: £13,540
Wadhurst Parish Council
Expenditure for Wadhurst Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
149,945 |
152,178 |
Movement of Reserves |
(445) |
(178) |
Budget Requirement |
149,500 |
152,000 |
Why Expenditure has changed
- Mainly reduced income from the Sparrows Green Pavilion due to Covid: £2,233
Total: £2,233
Westham Parish Council
Expenditure for Westham Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
160,169 |
141,950 |
Movement of Reserves |
0 |
18,219 |
Budget Requirement |
160,169 |
160,169 |
Why expenditure has changed
- Contribution to reserves for necessary drainage works: (£18,219)
Total: (£18,219)
Willingdon and Jevington Parish Council
Expenditure for Willingdon and Jevington Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
201,954 |
206,414 |
Movement of Reserves |
(17,349) |
(20,979) |
Budget Requirement |
184,605 |
185,435 |
Why expenditure has changed
- Staff Pay incremental raises: £1,388
- Cemetery contract increase: £500
- Increased Christmas lights: £700
- 1% increase in services: £1,872
Total: £4,460
Withyham Parish Council
Expenditure for Withyham Parish Council
Type of expenditure |
2020/21
£ |
2021/22
£ |
Net Expenditure |
139,716 |
156,053 |
Movement of Reserves |
0 |
0 |
Budget Requirement |
139,716 |
156,053 |
Why expenditure has changed
- The vast proportion of the increase is subsidy for operating the Post Office as commission earned from Post Office Ltd would not cover all expenditure. WPC undertook a full consultation with residents on this matter; 98% supported WPC taking on Groombridge Post Office, and 94% supported use of precept: £15,505
- Increase across all WPCs budget lines: £832
Total: £16,337