Parish Council
| Name of smaller authority: |
Sticklepath Parish Council |
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| County | Devon | ||||
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 | Variance | Variance | Explanation Required? | |
| £ | £ | £ | % | ||
| 1 Balances Brought Forward |
8,901 |
10,776 |
Explanation of % variance from PY opening balance not required – Balance brought forward agrees | ||
| 2 Precept or Rates and Levies |
6,088 |
7,033 | 945 |
15.52% |
YES – The Village Hall started to charge the Council for use, £100 budget. It was agreed to fund overtime for the Clerk up to £250, to put money aside for expenses for a housing trust £100 (not actually used), it was agreed to fund FILCA for the Clerk £72 (later delayed), the MVAS speed sign needed repairs under a new maintenance contract in 23/24 so provision was made for a future maintenance contract (not actually used). |
| 3 Total Other Receipts | 4,380 | 3,684 | -696 | 15.89% | YES – The VAT reclaim in 23/24 was £640 compared to £335 in 24/25 as Gazebos and commemorative mugs had been purchased in 22/23. More donations had been made for the collapsed wall in 23/24 £500 compared to £200 in 24/25. Donations for the playing field equipment were also £75 higher in 23/24 than 24/25. |
| 4 Staff Costs | 2,646 | 2,959 | 313 | 11.83% | NO |
| 5 Loan Interest/Capital Repayment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | NO |
| 6 All Other Payments | 5,947 | 4,587 | -1,360 | 22.87% | YES – The 23/24 payments were inflated by the playing field wall repairs costing £1,740, and the MVAS maintenance plan costing £436 |
| 7 Balances Carried Forward | 10,776 | 13,947 | |||
| 8 Total Cash and Short Term Investments | 10,776 | 13,947 | |||
| 9 Total Fixed Assets plus Other Long Term Investments and Assets | 72,995 | 76,126 | 3,131 | 4.29% | NO |
| 10 Total Borrowings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | NO |