ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 2026
The Council’s Budget for the ensuing year (April to March) is set in January each year and is collected along with the Council Tax by the Borough Council.
For the previous year (2025/26) the Parish Precept was set at £71,098.97 by the Parish Council with a contribution towards Concurrent Functions from West Lancashire Borough Council of £2,924. In addition, the Council receive grants to improve the infrastructure from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) made by building developers, which was spent on the Linear Park.
For the current year (2026/27) the Parish Precept was set at £71,162.98 by the Parish Council with a contribution towards Concurrent functions from West Lancashire Borough Council of £2,924.00. The Council also receive £300 per annum for Allotment Management, £5,763.09 rent from the three local sports clubs at the Centenary Sports Ground, and £175.35 from Electricity North West for wayleave agreements. A total income including some other minor items, of over £109,485. In addition, the Council will receive grants to improve the infrastructure, from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) made by building developers.
The Council’s basic administration costs, which include insurance, audit charges, training, room hire, employment and expenses of the Parish Clerk, and legal and professional fees amount to £26,945.
The Council’s affairs are audited on an ongoing basis by an Internal Auditor, appointed annually by the Council. An External Auditor, appointed by Central Government examines the Council’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return in June/July each year and reports to the Council
Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2025/2026 (Unaudited)
The Parish Council approved its Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 at its meeting held on 13th April 2026.
The accounts are currently unaudited and have been submitted to the Council’s appointed external auditor.
In accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, the period for the exercise of public rights is :-
From: 3rd June 2026
To: 14 July 2026
The following documents are available to view or download:-
Public Inspection
Members of the public have a statutory right the accounting records.
Further information is contained within the Notice Of Public Rights below.
The External Auditor’s Report and Certificate (Section 3) will be published following completion of the external audit.
Graham Crompton
Parish Clerk and Finance Officer
3rd June 2026