Minutes 12/01/2026
Agenda – Meeting 8 (2025/26)
1. Apologies and reasons for absence
To receive apologies and note reasons for absence from members.
2. Declarations of interest
To note any declarations of interest on items which are on the agenda.
3. Public participation
Members of the public are invited to speak on items which are on the agenda in accordance with FTC
policy on public speaking at meetings.
4. Local Government Finance Settlement
To note that under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011), the
Secretary of State has chosen not to set council tax referendum principles for local precepting
authorities, and therefore no referendum principles apply to town and parish councils for the 2026–2027
financial year.
5. Budget/Precept/Reserves Approvals
a) To note the report provided by the Town Clerk
https://frodsham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Budget-Precept-Report.pdf
b) To consider and approve the Council’s Revenue Budget for the financial year 2026–2027, as
recommended in the Town Clerk’s report, totalling £334,622.
c) To consider and approve Earmarked Reserves totalling £209,698, as set out in the approved
reserves schedule.
d) To consider and approve General Reserves at £105,000.
e) To consider and approve the Council’s Precept Requirement for the financial year 2026–2027,
calculated in accordance with the approved budget and reserves.
f) To consider the delegation of authority to the Town Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer to:
i. Complete and submit the Precept demand to Cheshire West and Chester Council;
and
ii. Make any necessary minor presentational or administrative amendments arising
from the Council’s resolutions.
9. Next Meeting
26th January 2026 @ 7pm in Castle Park Arts Centre
10. Close of meeting