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At its recent meeting, Highley Parish Council approved its budget and precept request for the 2027/28 financial year. The precept is the small proportion of your council tax that is retained by the Parish Council to deliver local services and support community facilities within Highley.
It is important to remember that Highley Parish Council receives only a small share of the total council tax paid by residents. The majority of your council tax goes to other authorities and services, including Shropshire Council, West Mercia Police and Shropshire & Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority.
The approved budget will enable the Parish Council to continue investing in the facilities, services and projects that benefit our community, including:
Supporting The Severn Centre and Severn Valley Country Park
Youth provision and community activities
Grants to local organisations and community groups
Street lighting throughout the parish
CCTV provision
Bus shelters, benches and litter bins
Christmas lights and community events
Hanging baskets and village enhancements inc clock tower
Churchyard maintenance support and war memorial
Allotments
Environmental improvements and community assets
For a typical household, the increase attributable to the Parish Council is expected to amount to only a few pence per week, with households in lower council tax bands paying less. Final council tax figures for each property band will be confirmed once calculations are completed by the local authority.
Highley Parish Council remains committed to delivering value for money, maintaining community assets, supporting local organisations and investing in the services that help make Highley a great place to live, work and visit.
Thank you for your continued support of your local Parish Council.