We are asking Cramlington residents for their views on the Town Council’s proposed budget for next year.

The Town Council is responsible for a range of local community and environmental services including parks and playgrounds, allotments, litter and street cleaning, grass cutting and flower beds.

For the last 2 years the Town Council has not increased its precept with cost increases being absorbed by efficiency measures. The proposal for 2019/20 is to increase the average charge to residents from £102.40p to £108.94p a year. An increase of £6.54p a year or 12.5 pence a week.

Proposed new schemes for 2019/20 include improving the signage at the entrances to the town and, subject to local consultation, improving the provision for young people with developments such as the provision of a multi-use games area (MUGA) at Seven Oaks Park.

We will also consider the provision of teen shelters in appropriate areas and offer support for a range of initiatives to provide activities for young people.

The council also plans to take on an environmental enforcement officer to address issues such as dog-fouling and littering, including the dropping of cigarette ends and unauthorised bonfires.

The Town Council also plans to enhance services in areas such as grass-cutting, street cleansing, floral displays and hedge maintenance.

Tell us what you think about our proposals and what services should be a priority. More information is contained is available below.