Kington councillors to think of projects or services to be included in next year's budget

Kington councillors have been urged to think about projects or services they would like to be undertaken, so they can included in the budget for next year

They were told at a recent meeting that they must set an annual budget from which the precept can be calculated and agreed before they submit it to Herefordshire Council .

To meet the deadlines the precept request must be submitted no later than at the end of January for the financial year 2026/27.

Members were asked to think about projects, activities and services and while detailed costings may not be available, an approximate budget cost should be given, with all ideas presented to the town clerk Liz Kelso by December 31 at the latest.

She told councillors; “The inclusion of provision within the budget for any project, purchas