Where your money goes Your Council Tax 2017/18 As your district council we collect all the Council Tax and business rates in Breckland, most of which we then pass on to County Council, Norfolk Police, and town and Dear Breckland resident, parish councils. At Breckland Council we are proud to offer local people The amount you pay for the wide range of services provided for Breckland residents is high-quality services while keeping our district Council Tax the just a small percentage of the total we collect. lowest in the country. Our pound coin below shows the proportion each body receives from the Council Tax you We are mindful that falling central government funding means will pay from April 2017. The fi gures for the year ahead are now available on our website we have to think carefully about how we balance our budget at: www.breckland.gov.uk/yourcounciltax going forward and the support we are able to offer in the future. But we know that we are not alone in experiencing these pressures, which is why our priority is always to minimise the Norfolk Police: 14p fi nancial burden on local residents and businesses. Our commercially-minded approach means the Council already generates around as much money from our existing investments as we receive from local Council Norfolk County Tax. As part of our commitment to making your money go further, we are on track to Council: 76p Breckland deliver £2.7m of effi ciency savings or new income by 2019-20 through the ongoing Council: 5p transformation of our services and back-offi ce teams. We are working hard to ensure our district is a place where people and businesses can Your town or parish thrive. From the regeneration of our market towns to the creation of the Cambridge to council: 5p Technology corridor, our focus is on generating growth in Breckland, creating new employment opportunities, and bringing money into the area. Use our online services – available 24 hours a day The Council is set to receive £3.3m less from central government in 2017-18, compared to 2010-11. So to help make up this shortfall we have taken the diffi cult Paying Council Tax and invoices, applying for benefi ts or a garden waste bin, decision to raise district Council Tax in Breckland by £4.95 a year from April – the registering to vote or reporting dog fouling and fl y tipping - these are just a few of equivalent of around 10p more per week. the many day-to-day services now available online. For more information and to start using our online services look out for the Apply for It, Pay for It, and Report It The £4.95 rise is based on a Band D property but, as the majority of residents in options at www.breckland.gov.uk Breckland (77%) live in properties rated Band A-C, most people in the district will see their Council Tax rise by less than £4.95. This has not been an easy decision, but we believe it is the right one for our residents We are ambitious for Breckland and businesses as it means we can continue to deliver high-quality services while Our plan for Breckland (Corporate Plan 2015 -19) sets out our long-term ambitions for offering the extra support which makes such a big difference to local people. the district and explains the four top priorities we will be working on. As well as enabling us to balance the books, it also means we can plan for the Together with our partners we want to make the most of opportunities for regeneration, future by investing some of our funding into generating new income. This will help new jobs and housing for the benefi t of all Breckland residents and businesses. to safeguard the frontline services that you’ve told us are important to you and your Our vision is to make Breckland a place where people and businesses can thrive.Our community and ensure our district continues to be a great place in which to live and four key priorities are: work.  Supporting Breckland to develop and thrive.  Providing the right services at the right time and in the right way.  Developing the local economy to be vibrant with continued growth. Cllr William Nunn B Leader of Breckland Council B  Enabling stronger, more independent communities. The four priorities will be delivered through detailed actions set out in the Corporate Plan which is on our website at: www.breckland.gov.uk/corporateplan Your Council Tax bill explained - see inside... Your Council Tax bill explained

2. If the property address is different 13. This area details 1. This is your Council Tax account from that of the person registered how your bill has number – you should quote this on to make payment for Council Tax, it been calculated. any payments or correspondence. will appear here. It will show any discounts, benefi ts, 3. This is the valuation band the disregards, reliefs or 1 Valuation Agency has given your premiums applied to 55555555 property. your account. Your account reference is Ways to pay are shown on the back of this bill For enquiries ONLY Tel: 01362 656870 or email [email protected] This bill is for: 2 4. This is a bill issue number 33 Nosuch Lane and you may be asked to 12. This shows the Norfolk provide this when contacting NR11 1XX total amount you Council Tax Payer 3 the authority for advice. 12 Any Street A have to pay once Property Band any reductions have Norfolk IP24 1XX 5. This shows if there are been taken into 01.02.2017 amounts still outstanding 1/0 4 account. Council Tax Bill Issue number: 2017/2018 on your account from a Bill calculation details Date of Issue: previous period. Please Council Tax due for 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2018 You owe £50.00 from previous years. 5 note that payments made Band A £ 1062.77 after the date shown 11. This shows the 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2018 Payments after dd/mm/yy may not be included in this bill. here may not have been amounts and dates 25% discount as only one adult is resident £ -265.69 12 included in this bill. your instalments 13 are due. It will also The total amount to pay for 2017/2018 is £797.08 show whether you 6. Residents who do not 6éñ;UI$!&XXX&äøÃê have a direct debit in pay by Direct Debit and place. If you do not, 98265240030005555555050 do not have access to any alternative payment You must tell us within 21 days if your circumstances change other means of payment as you may be not be eligible for the discounts shown above. If you (shown overleaf) should options are shown do not tell us within 21 days you may receive a penalty of £70. Date Due Amount What should I do now? overleaf. Date Due Amount use this barcode to pay 05.04.2017 £77.08 05.09.2017 £80.0005.10.2017 £80.00 instalments on this bill. 05.05.2017 £80.00 You must pay this bill and your payments 05.06.2017 £80.00 05.11.2017 £80.00 must reach us by the due dates shown. The barcode can be 05.07.2017 £80.00 05.12.2017 £80.00 11 Most people pay by direct debit because it 05.08.2017 £80.00 05.01.2018 £80.00 used at a Post Offi ce or is the safest and easiest method. All ways 10. This is a precept by to pay are shown on the back of the bill. PayPoint. How your Council Tax is made up % Change from last year Norfolk County Council Amount for each authority Precepting Authorities to help cover the 7. This is the total increasing cost of adult Norfolk County Council £ X.XX % 8 10 Adult Social Care Precept* £ X.XX % £ X.XX % charged for the social care. Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner £ X.XX % 9 Breckland Council (Incl special expense) 7 period covered by Thetford £ X.XX % uncil includes a precept to fund adult social care. Total charge for your property Band A £ 1062.77 % the bill. * The council tax attributable to Norfolk County Co

8. This shows the amounts collected for each of the 9. Public lighting in most towns and villages is maintained by the authorities - Norfolk County Council, the Norfolk Police town or parish council and is included in the town or parish part and Crime Commissioner, Breckland Council and your of the bill. In certain towns and parishes Breckland maintains the town or parish council. It shows the amount charged public lighting so the cost of lighting is included in the Breckland and the percentage change from last year. charge on the bill. This ‘special expense’ is a separate charge to the standard Council Tax. Residents in parishes with no public lighting do not pay this charge. Use our fast and easy automated payment line Pay over the phone with a debit card www.breckland.gov.uk 0845 600 1936 Norfolk Police: 14p

Breckland Norfolk County Council: 5p Council: 76p

Your town or parish council: 5p Town and Parish precepts 2017/18 PARISH Precept 2016/17 Precept 2017/18 Tax Base Band D 2017/18 £ £ £ Ashill 19,624.00 19,624.00 463.50 42.34 392,821.00 444,204.00 3,584.10 123.94 Banham 17,500.00 17,500.00 500.50 34.97 Bawdeswell 17,500.00 18,500.00 268.90 68.80 6,500.00 4,500.00 130.50 34.48 Beeston (With Bittering) 7,250.00 7,250.00 198.30 36.56 15,500.00 16,250.00 519.60 31.27 Besthorpe 6,000.00 5,355.00 253.20 21.15 Billingford 4,000.00 4,000.00 88.60 45.15 4,100.00 4,500.00 113.80 39.54 Blo Norton 5,450.00 5,450.00 104.50 52.15 Bradenham 8,000.00 8,000.00 241.80 33.09 Brettenham & 4,500.00 4,727.00 218.80 21.60 6,112.01 6,535.10 124.40 52.53 7,550.00 7,800.00 119.40 65.33 Buckenham New 15,090.00 17,566.00 182.40 96.30 Buckenham Old 19,910.00 21,400.00 489.30 43.74 0.00 0.00 33.50 0.00 20,907.00 23,251.00 620.10 37.50 8,500.00 10,600.00 188.50 56.23 2,000.00 2,000.00 40.30 49.63 7,000.00 7,297.00 252.70 28.88 0.00 0.00 21.00 0.00 6,416.00 6,568.00 173.30 37.90 Cressingham Great 7,000.00 7,000.00 81.30 86.10 Cressingham Little (& Threxton) 375.00 500.00 69.60 7.18 Croxton 4,668.00 4,668.00 187.20 24.94 738,324.00 773,088.00 5,505.80 140.41 0.00 0.00 25.90 0.00 Dunham Great 2,020.00 2,125.00 120.90 17.58 Dunham Little 3,500.00 3,000.00 107.80 27.83 Ellingham Great 6,630.00 7,293.00 406.40 17.95 Ellingham Little 4,250.00 4,250.00 93.20 45.60 Elmham North 31,980.00 32,472.00 462.30 70.24 2,000.00 3,100.00 103.30 30.01 Foulden 8,000.00 8,000.00 141.00 56.74 4,300.00 4,500.00 112.50 40.00 3,000.00 3,250.00 157.80 20.60 6,926.35 6,980.20 288.80 24.17 ( & Thuxton) 6,561.00 7,561.00 263.70 28.67 0.00 0.00 26.40 0.00 9,428.06 12,695.00 145.20 87.43 12,000.00 12,000.00 364.60 32.91 8,138.00 8,196.00 185.80 44.11 0.00 0.00 70.40 0.00 3,500.00 3,562.00 109.90 32.41 Harling 44,178.00 50,000.00 814.00 61.43 3,000.00 3,000.00 81.00 37.04 10,000.00 11,000.00 217.10 50.67 Great 7,000.00 7,250.00 230.30 31.48 Hoe (&Worthing) 1,800.00 1,800.00 99.60 18.07 8,000.00 8,000.00 180.30 44.37 1,750.00 1,750.00 59.90 29.22 0.00 0.00 83.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.30 0.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 379.30 15.82 0.00 0.00 48.00 0.00 Town and Parish precepts 2017/18 PARISH Precept 2016/17 Precept 2017/18 Tax Base Band D 2017/18 £ £ £ 8,500.00 10,000.00 206.40 48.45 7,000.00 6,000.00 84.80 70.75 Lopham North 3,600.00 3,600.00 249.20 14.45 Lopham South 2,850.00 2,816.00 169.70 16.59 0.00 0.00 51.70 0.00 Lyng 8,000.00 8,366.00 287.70 29.08 35,794.00 37,500.00 875.60 42.83 Merton 1,200.00 1,200.00 49.20 24.39 6,500.00 7,000.00 219.60 31.88 30,000.00 30,000.00 485.70 61.77 Narborough 13,500.00 13,500.00 350.30 38.54 0.00 0.00 12.30 0.00 50,000.00 57,000.00 699.10 81.53 Newton 0.00 0.00 16.20 0.00 Ovington 4,025.00 4,114.00 89.20 46.12 2,780.00 2,836.00 94.10 30.14 Pickenham North 7,500.00 7,500.00 157.80 47.53 Pickenham South 1,000.00 1,000.00 38.30 26.11 9,500.00 9,980.00 174.60 57.16 (& Gasthorpe) 0.00 0.00 53.10 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 275.20 18.17 Roudham & Larling 3,400.00 3,400.00 109.90 30.94 Rougham 0.00 0.00 43.60 0.00 20,000.00 22,000.00 579.40 37.97 27,894.00 30,558.00 860.50 35.51 4,121.00 4,091.00 84.20 48.59 43,308.00 52,504.00 712.60 73.68 0.00 0.00 148.00 0.00 500.00 2,500.00 77.90 32.09 Southacre 0.00 0.00 11.80 0.00 3,000.00 3,060.00 109.00 28.07 Sporle(with Palgrave) 13,888.00 20,095.00 320.40 62.72 Stanfi eld 3,500.00 3,500.00 60.70 57.66 Stanford 0.00 0.00 3.20 0.00 & Breckles 4,600.00 4,600.00 129.70 35.47 323,090.00 357,605.00 2,436.30 146.78 70,851.26 75,616.70 691.70 109.32 Thetford 679,888.00 724,766.00 6,242.60 116.10 Thompson 4,900.00 5,050.00 154.80 32.62 5,250.00 5,250.00 137.20 38.27 Tuddenham East 4,000.00 4,000.00 170.90 23.41 Tuddenham North 2,700.00 2,700.00 115.00 23.48 Twyford 0.00 0.00 16.40 0.00 Watton 231,332.00 254,482.00 2,459.40 103.47 4,271.35 4,751.77 67.00 70.92 Weasenham St. Peter 3,728.65 4,248.23 59.90 70.92 Weeting (With Broomhill) 36,500.00 36,500.00 519.70 70.23 0.00 0.00 19.20 0.00 Wendling 5,000.00 5,000.00 105.40 47.44 Whinburgh and Westfi eld 6,000.00 6,000.00 142.70 42.05 13,000.00 13,000.00 167.00 77.84 4,650.00 4,800.00 131.80 36.42 10,200.00 11,000.00 303.20 36.28 Large Parish Councils Parish/Town Councils are responsible for their own budgets. Those with precept demands of £140,000 or over are required to give budget details. The following information is given for Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford and Watton taxpayers only.

Parish / Town Council 2016/17 2017/18 £000 £000 Attleborough Town Council Town Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF Gross Expenditure 445 522 Less Income (53) (78) Net Expenditure 393 444 Dereham Town Council Ruthen Place, Dereham NR19 2TX Gross Expenditure 912 984 Less Income (174) (211) Net Expenditure 738 773 Swaffham Town Council Town Hall, 4 Street, Swaffham PE37 7DQ Gross Expenditure 769 1,352 Less Income (446) (994) Net Expenditure 323 358 Thetford Town Council King's House, Thetford IP24 2AP Gross Expenditure 818 836 Less Income (138) (112) Net Expenditure 680 725 Watton Town Council Wayland Hall, Middle Street, Watton, IP25 6AG Gross Expenditure 258 280 Less Income (27) (26) Net Expenditure 231 254 Breckland Council's Spending Plan 2016/17 2016/17 Budget 2017/18 Budget Gross Gross Net Gross Gross Net Expenditure Income Expenditure Expenditure Income Expenditure Service £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000

Strategy, Governance and Transformation Transformation, Strategic Positioning with potential partners, Communications Strategy, Human Resources, Corporate Improvement & Performance, Corporate Planning, 1,163 (120) 1,043 1,334 (127) 1,207 Corporate Risk Register, Internal Audit, Contract Management, Business Intelligence, Commissioning

Governance Legal Services, Commissioning, Contracts Register, Company Secretariat, Elections, Member Development, Complaints & Compliments, Freedom of Information, 1,574 (245) 1,329 1,503 (220) 1,283 Equalities Place Community Development, Community Safety, Leisure (PFI), Anti-Social Behaviour, Health Operational Delivery, CCTV, Community Asset Register, Safeguarding Operational Delivery, Community Funding, Parish/Town Councils, Liaison Arts/culture, Sports, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity, Environmental Services, 9.425 (3,356) 6,069 9,278 (3,660) 5,618 Facilities Management Finance Chief Accountant & Section 151 Offi cer, Treasury Management, Budget Development, Management Accounts, External Audit, Capital Programme, Anglia Revenues 41,957 (39,736) 2,221 38,900 (36,908) 1,992 Partnership, Breckland Training Services, Breckland Bridge Growth and Commercialisation Economic Development Funding & Grants, Local Enterprise, Open for Business, Grants for Growth, Strategic Asset Management & Delivery, 2,598 (3,070) (472) 1,805 (3,190) (1,385) Management of Council Assets (Internal), Property Investment Portfolios, Corporate Landlord, Acquisition & Disposals, Trading of Asset Management Growth Planning Policy, Neighbourhood Plan, Planning, Housing Policy, Housing Strategy & Enabling, Housing Company 6,835 (1,943) 4,892 6,294 (2,053) 4,241 People and Information Licensing, Taxis, Events, Licensed Premises, Air Quality Management, Contaminated Land, Dog Control/Service, Pest Control Enforcement, Drainage, Nuisance Investi- gations, Environmental Protection, General Public Health, Food Safety/Food Law Enforcement, Food Hygiene Rating System, Health & Safety Enforcement, Smoke-free 1,777 (290) 1,487 1,777 (307) 1,470 Enforcement/Provision, Control of Foodborne Diseases, Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Digitalisation, Channel Shift, Customer Services, Contact and Customer Services Centres TOTAL COST OF SERVICES 65,329 (48,760) 16,569 60,891 (46,465) 14,426 Capital Financing and Other Transfers Drainage Board Levy 79 0 79 79 79 Transformation Programme 99 0 99 (99) (99) Financial Sustainability 0 (5) (5) (34) (34) New Homes Bonus contributed to Reserves 456 0 456 721 721 Contribution to Investment Reserve 467 0 467 656 656 Transfers to/ (from) Investment/Growth Fund 2,894 (2,894) 0 1,896 (1,896) 0 Transfers to/ (from) Reserves 1,683 (7,192) (5,509) 1,237 (4,150) (2,913) Financed by: Revenue Support Grant (2,028) (2,028) (1,451) (1,451) Retained Business Rate Income less Levy paid to Central Government 687 (4,550) (3,863) 653 (4,609) (3,956) New Homes Bonus (3,005) (3,005) (2,721) (2,721) Other Miscellaneous Government Grants (1,151) (1,151) (1,263) (1,263) Collection Fund Council Tax and National Non Domestic Rates 1,455 (452) 1,003 (58) (58) Special Expenses Public Footway Lighting (70) (70) (73) (73) BRECKLAND COUNCIL'S COUNCIL TAX REQUIREMENT 3,041 3,314 Parish Precepts 3,273 3,524 TOTAL COUNCIL TAX REQUIREMENT FUNDED BY COUNCIL TAX 6,314 6,838 Public Lighting 2017/18 Special Expense A charge is made on Council Tax bills to cover the cost of maintaining public lighting. The majority of Town and Parish Councils in Breckland maintain their own public lighting and include this charge in their precept on the bill. For the three towns listed below, Breckland Council maintains their lighting so the charge for this is shown as a ‘special expense’ and included in Breckland precept on the bills.

Precepting Total Cost of Cost per Band Standard Breckland Total Cost Authority Public Lighting D Property Band D Cost

Dereham £8,830 £1.60 £73.98 £75.58

Thetford £41,240 £6.61 £73.98 £80.59

Watton £14,190 £5.77 £73.98 £79.75