Expenditure
The Town Council incurs expenditure to run the services it provides and cover operational costs. These include:
- Corporate management
- Democratic representation and management
- Central services
- Personnel costs
- Village green recreation ground and pavilion
- Parkside recreation ground and pavilion
- Tithe Farm recreation ground and pavilion
- Orchard Close recreation ground and pavilion
- Moore Crescent recreation ground and pavilion
- Moore Crescent Bolwing green
- Windsor Drive recreation ground
- Houghton Regis Cemetery
- All Saints Churchyard
- Dog Kennel Down public open space
- Play areas x 5, multi use games areas x 2 & skate park
- Street furniture (public seats, some bus shelters, notice boards)
- Outside services
- Community events
- Childrens playschemes
- Community services
- Town Centre public toilets
- Residents newsletter (Town Crier)
- Town Council website
- Town guide
- Pride of Houghton Awards
- Community Grants scheme
- Community Safety
- Christmas lights
The Town Council finances are managed under the approved Standing orders and Financial Regulations.
Last updated about 4 years ago