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Montage of pictures showing the work of the Parish Council, including grit bin, playpark, pile of rubbish, broken bench, Plaistow pond, old oak tree, bus shelter design, traffic
Montage of pictures showing the work of the Parish Council, including grit bin, playpark, pile of rubbish, broken bench, Plaistow pond, old oak tree, bus shelter design, traffic

The survey is now closed (30.11.2023)

Our thanks to all those who completed the consultation. The data will be carefully analysed, and the results used to inform the Council’s 3-year Priorities Plan.

Please refer to meeting minutes for progress updates.

Once developed, the Priorities Plan will be published on the website here.



The information below, provides the rationale to the consultation and the need for a 3-year Priorities Plan. 


Further information highlighted blue can be found on the Parish Council's website - Crouchlands here; grant funding here; Council budget here; safer bus stops here; road safety here; and Ifold play area here.

7 colourful tiles containing information about the activity and expenditure of the Parish Council
7 colourful tiles containing information about the activity and expenditure of the Parish Council



Why conduct a survey?

Written explanation for survey requirement in two text boxes
Written explanation for survey requirement in two text boxes


What is the Parish Council responsible for?

Written explanation of local government responsibilities in twelve colourful text boxes
Written explanation of local government responsibilities in twelve colourful text boxes
Written explanation of the geographical areas the local authorities cover & their own budget considerations in a text box
Written explanation of the geographical areas the local authorities cover & their own budget considerations in a text box
Map of WSCC area
Map of WSCC area
Map of CDC area
Map of CDC area
Map of Parish Council area
Map of Parish Council area
Written explanation of how the Parish Council can support local people in a text box
Written explanation of how the Parish Council can support local people in a text box


How is the Parish Council funded?


Written explanation of Parish Council funding in four text boxes
Written explanation of Parish Council funding in four text boxes
Written explanation of differing needs within the Parish in eight colourful text boxes
Written explanation of differing needs within the Parish in eight colourful text boxes
Written explanation of need within the Parish in two text boxes
Written explanation of need within the Parish in two text boxes

What will it cost?


In order for the Parish Council to continue to deliver the services and facilities currently enjoyed by the community, or maybe required in the future, it needs to ask residents to help by contributing more in their council tax.


The Parish Council understand that any increase in household expenditure is unwelcome and can be very difficult for some; but there are council tax reduction schemes available for those who will struggle to pay more.

The council tax you pay is based on the value of your house in 1991. If you have any questions about your banding, please contact the Valuation Office Agency at www.gov.uk/challenge-council-tax-band.

The council tax charge is based on a calculation set by Central Government as a percentage of the Band D. For example, properties in Band H are counted as 2 Band D’s.

The following table shows the council tax you would have paid in 2023/24, according to your Tax Band, for a 4.8% increase in the Precept i.e., each dwelling would have paid £10 or less extra over the course of the year. 

Table showing the council tax you would have paid in 2023/24, by tax bands, for a Precept increase of 4.8%
Table showing the council tax you would have paid in 2023/24, by tax bands, for a Precept increase of 4.8%
Written explanation of cost to review transport/traffic material submitted in support of large-scale planning applications in text box
Written explanation of cost to review transport/traffic material submitted in support of large-scale planning applications in text box
Contact CDC if you need help paying your council tax


Thank you for taking the time to read this information.