2012/13 Budget & Precept

During a meeting of the full council on Wednesday 11th January the 2012/13 budget was discussed and passed by a majority of Councillors attending the meeting.
It was decided that the budget for the 2012/2013 year be increased from the £275,750 in 2011/12 to £331,382 in 2012/13. Budget Breakdown 

This will increase the Town Council Precept by 24.31% on a band D property.

If you have any questions please contact me at the Town Clerk's office on 01422 842181.

I am very happy to say that following a meeting of the Calderdale MBC Cabinet last night the decision was taken to transfer the Hebden Bridge Picture House to Hebden Royd Town Council on a 125 year lease. Subject to the completion of all required documentation and legal agreements this transfer should be in place by the 1st April 2012.

This really is good news I believe for the Picture House and will allow Hebden Royd Town Council to give the Picture House and its users a secure future with the digitalisation of the cinema, improved facilities within and local people a real say in the Picture House. The key principles we adopted from the outset will be delivered and we can be secure in the knowledge that lemon drizzle cake and mugs of Fairtrade Coffee will be on offer for many years to come.

Hebden Bridge Picture House

Monday 9th January 2012 sees Calderdale MBC decide on the request from Hebden Royd Town Council to transfer responsibility for the Picture House to HRTC. The officers reports are recommending the transfer and HRTC stands by with budget, and consequently precept decisions to be made later on that week. The meeting at Halifax Town Hall starts at 6pm and all are welcome.