Finance & General Purposes Committee

The Town Council receives most of its finance via the precept system, which means that each Council Tax payer has a small amount added to the overall council tax bill to help fund the Town Council. The task of this committee is to prepare the annual budget for the Council from requests and recommendations made by the other committees and through Council decisions. During the year the committee monitors expenditure and revenues through accounts prepared by the Responsible Finance Officer. They monitor internal controls of the financial systems and ensure the Council receives value for money. They also oversee the development and implementation of policies for the Council. The committee also considers requests for small grants to West Moors organisations, charities and societies. This committee also oversees all staff related matters. Current employees are: Town Clerk, Assistant to the Clerk, cleaner and three gate keepers.