Responsibilities
The council is responsible in law for ensuring that its financial management is adequate and effective and that the council has a sound system of internal control which facilitates the effective exercise of the council's functions, including arrangements for the management of exposure to risk of financial loss or irregularity.
Herstmonceux Parish Council's Financial Regulations (and Standing Orders) promote Proper Practices to ensure the council meets responsibilities and requirements.
Herstmonceux Parish Council Financial Regulations
Herstmonceux Parish Council Financial Regulations (PDF, 181 Kb)
Risk Management
Herstmonceux Parish Council - Risk Management Scheme 2021-2022 (PDF, 194 Kb)
A table showing identified risks to the Council and measures for managing these
End of Year Accounting and Audit
- Accounts and Audit
This page holds Accounts and Audit information for the General Public, including notices detailing the rights of inspection in line with the statutory requirements, as required by the Accounts and Audits Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234) and to ensure complete transparency in all financial matters.
Asset Register
A list of the assets, and their value, held by Herstmonceux Parish Council
Herstmonceux Parish Council Asset Register 2021-2022 (Excel Spreadsheet, 258 Kb)
A list of the Herstmonceux Parish Council Assets presented in a table format
Herstmonceux Parish Council Assets Register 2020-2021 (PDF, 294 Kb)
A list presented in a table format
Herstmonceux Parish Council Assets Register 2019-2020 (PDF, 295 Kb)
A list presented in a table format
Precept
The Precept is that element of your Council Tax that is paid to Herstmonceux Parish Council.
Every year, the Parish Council draws up budgets and calculates how much money it needs for the next Financial Year. These are usually finalised at the January Full Council meeting and then submitted to Wealden District Council (WDC). WDC co-ordinates the other demands from East Sussex County Council, the Police and themselves and come up with the rate to be paid from 1st April of that year.
2021-2022 Precept Calculation (PDF, 185 Kb)
The Herstmonceux Parish precept requirement for the Financial Year 2021 - 2022. Presented in table format.
2020 - 2021 Precept Calculation (PDF, 64 Kb)
The Herstmonceux Parish precept requirement for the Financial Year 2019 - 2020. Presented in table format.
2019 - 2020 Precept Calculation (Word Document, 18 Kb)
The Herstmonceux Parish precept requirement for the Financial Year 2019 - 2020. Presented in table format.
Herstmonceux Parish Council Grant Scheme
- Herstmonceux Parish Council Grant Scheme
This page contains information about our scheme, past funded projects and all of the documents you need for applying for a grant.
Family Support Grant
Financial assistance is available to families who have suffered as a result of lockdown or furloughing. Please complete our confidential Family Support Grant application form
Herstmonceux Families Support Fund (Word Document, 99 Kb)
For families in Herstmonceux Parish who have suffered financially as a direct result of COVID19. Families can apply for groceries vouchers with completion of this simple application form
List of Current Contracts Awarded & Value of Content
Grass Cutting at the Village Recreation Ground
The contract was awarded to Barcombe Landscapes who was appointed for the period of 01 April 2019 to 31 March 2022. The contract is awarded and the accepted contract figure is £ 5699.00 pa, excluding VAT, over the period of the contract.
Verge Cutting along the Highways, locations as agreed by ESCC
The contract was awarded to Honeysett Groundcare who was appointed for an X year period from April 2019. The initial value of the contract was £XX
Small Maintenance Contracts
The contract was awarded to Michael Goodsell who was appointed for an X year period from April 2019. The initial value of the contract was £XX
