Precept Decisions
Precept Decision 2026-2027
Each year, Argoed Community Council reviews its precept to ensure it can continue to deliver local services, community activities and grant support that residents value.
For the 2026 – 2027 financial year, the Council considered:
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The ongoing delivery of community events, including Christmas lights in all four villages
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Continued support for local organisations through Section 165 community grant
- Rising and unavoidable running costs, including staffing, insurance, audit, administration, website, and utilities
- Statutory responsibilities such as training and data protection compliance
- The need to maintain a stable and sustainable financial position as reserves continue to reduce following several years without a precept increase
As at the meeting held on 26th January 2026, the Council agreed that an increase to the precept was necessary to ensure services could be maintained and future risks managed responsibly.
Argoed Community Council therefore resolved to set the 2026–27 precept at £15,154.55. Based on the confirmed 2026–27 Band D tax base of 915.13 properties this equates to an increase of 50 pence per property. The exact charge applied to individual households is calculated and issued by the billing authority as part of the Council Tax bill.
Argoed Community Council recognises the financial pressures faced by residents and has taken a cautious and proportionate approach. Members believe this increase strikes an appropriate balance between affordability for households and the need to continue supporting our communities in a sustainable way.
Precept Decision 2025-2026
Each year, Argoed Community Council reviews its precept to ensure it can continue to deliver local services, community activities and grant support that residents value.
For the 2025 – 2026 financial year, the Council considered:
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The ongoing delivery of community events, including Christmas lights in all four villages
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Continued support for local organisations through Section 165 community grant
- Rising and unavoidable running costs, including staffing, insurance, audit, administration, website, and utilities
- Statutory responsibilities such as training and data protection compliance
- The need to maintain a stable and sustainable financial position as reserves continue to reduce following several years without a precept increase
As at the meeting held in January 2025, Community Council agreed the precept to remain the same as 2024-2025 with no increase.
The Council therefore resolved to set the 2025–26 precept at £14,664.71.
