2. The Challenge
Patterns of service provision and use are inherently complex. Double
taxation may never, therefore, be entirely solved. However, a balanced
approach would aim to make local taxation as fair as possible, whilst
accepting that not every anomaly can be removed. (Page 17)
There is no correct solution to double taxation. Rather there are different
approaches which will suit differing local circumstances. (Page 8)
Experience shows that resolving double taxation is not easy – indeed some
say it can only be mitigated or imperfectly addressed. (Page 2)
What is clear is that the issue should not be swept under the carpet and
go unconsidered. (Page 4)
Source: The 2011 NALC publication:
MANAGING DOUBLE TAXATION
A guide for local (parish and town) councils and principal local authorities
3. Special Expenses and the towns : based upon 2013/2014 estimates
300
250
200
150
100
50
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Old District Band D New District Band D
Lewes
Newhaven
Peacehaven
Seaford
Telscombe
4. The budgets for open spaces
• The grounds maintenance contract
• The parks team budget for general works
• The parks team
• Support to the parks team
• All at 2013/2014 prices
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300
250
200
150
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7. The Consultation Process
On-line survey responses up to 23 October 2013 15.30 hours
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Do you agree with the principle?
Some open spaces should be paid for district wide?
Take account of how sports pitches are used ?
Adjust for changes between estimate and actual cost?
Extend the proposal in future years?
Based on 104 responses
Yes
43
73
47
59
39
No
57
27
53
41
61
8. The Local Council Tax Reduction
Scheme : Grants to Town and Parish
Councils.
The taxbase and precept timetable for
2014/2015.
9. Barcombe
Chailey
Ditchling
East Chiltington
Falmer
Firle
Glynde/Beddingham
Hamsey
Iford
Kingston
Lewes
Newhaven
Newick
Peacehaven
Piddinghoe
Plumpton
Ringmer
Rodmell
St Ann Without
St John Without
Seaford
Southease
South Heighton
Streat
Tarring Neville
Telscombe
Westmeston
Wivelsfield
Total grant payments
2013/2014
Grant
£
1,585
2,680
1,432
321
50
1,067
709
1,290
0
193
89,271
68,936
2,943
71,025
254
1,061
7,818
387
0
0
50,148
0
3,621
0
0
32,761
281
52
337,885
Actual 2013/2014 grant was
£327,435
Town/Parish
2014/2015
2015/2016
Grant Indicative Grant
£
£
1,306
1,110
2,208
1,877
1,180
1,003
264
224
41
35
879
747
584
496
1,063
904
0
0
159
135
73,534
62,504
56,783
48,266
2,424
2,060
58,504
49,728
209
178
874
743
6,440
5,474
319
271
0
0
0
0
41,308
35,112
0
0
2,983
2,536
0
0
0
0
26,986
22,938
231
196
43
37
278,322
236,574
10. Barcombe
Chailey
Ditchling
East Chiltington
Falmer
Firle
Glynde/Beddingham
Hamsey
Iford
Kingston
Lewes
Newhaven
Newick
Peacehaven
Piddinghoe
Plumpton
Ringmer
Rodmell
St Ann Without
St John Without
Seaford
Southease
South Heighton
Streat
Tarring Neville
Telscombe
Westmeston
Wivelsfield
Total grant payments
2013/2014
Grant
£
1,585
2,680
1,432
321
50
1,067
709
1,290
0
193
89,271
68,936
2,943
71,025
254
1,061
7,818
387
0
0
50,148
0
3,621
0
0
32,761
281
52
337,885
Actual 2013/2014 grant was
£327,435
Town/Parish
2014/2015
2015/2016
Grant Indicative Grant
£
£
1,306
1,110
2,208
1,877
1,180
1,003
264
224
41
35
879
747
584
496
1,063
904
0
0
159
135
73,534
62,504
56,783
48,266
2,424
2,060
58,504
49,728
209
178
874
743
6,440
5,474
319
271
0
0
0
0
41,308
35,112
0
0
2,983
2,536
0
0
0
0
26,986
22,938
231
196
43
37
278,322
236,574
