Council Tax 2021/2022The agreed Kirklees Council Tax rise for council services in 2021/22 is 4.99%, which is made up of 1.99%for services in general and a specific 3% extra which will go to Adult Social Care (ASC). There is arequirement to have a separate line on the bill to show the amount of Council Tax which is dedicated tothe provision of ASC services.The West Yorkshire Fire Authority, the Police and Crime Commissioner and the parish councils approvetheir own annual precept amounts, which are included in the overall household bill.Over 167,000 people are now using My Kirklees Account to save time online and have 24/7 access tomany Kirklees council services. With just one password you can access your Council Tax account,Homes and Neighbourhoods rent account, housing benefit account, update your tip permit, report issueslike fly tipping, faulty streetlights, potholes, missed bin collection and check your bin collection dates.You can now view any paperless bills you have signed up for by selecting the 'Bills/Documents' button,when viewing your Council Tax account.Not signed up yet? Do it today! my.kirklees.gov.ukOur performance and achievements for 2020/21 Over 11,000 clinically extremely vulnerable patients have been contacted by the local support offerduring the Shielding Programme, with around 1,000 referrals receiving some form of support (food,medicine or social). Over 3,000 laptops/electrical devices provided to vulnerable children and foster carers, plus 170 digitaldevices allocated to support the education of Children in Care during COVID-19. Families across the borough supported with cook and eat activities during the summer holidays,including 400 meal packs and recipes provided to vulnerable young people – in partnership betweenthe council, Public Health and Huddersfield Town Football Club. Meals provision delivered during the school holidays across 167 schools, equating to over 200,000meals for key worker and vulnerable children. Effective COVID-19 business support grant administration, with over 100m distributed to more than12,000 qualifying businesses across Kirklees - 90% of all qualifying businesses. Significant success in attracting inward investment for the development of town centres and the District– close to 100m through the course of 2020. This includes:o 2m bid to Heritage Action Zone funding for St George’s Square Sector, Huddersfield.o Submission of a full business case to Government, for an 11m Future High Street Fund bid forHuddersfield New Market.o Disposal agreed for the Southgate site, for development of the University’s 25m National Centrefor Healthcare Excellence.o 750k for Dewsbury Town Deal Fund advance projects.o Circa 50m Transforming Cities Fund funding award from the Department for Transport and WestYorkshire Combined Authority for investment in bus stations, connectivity, accessibility, walkingand cycling.
Construction of the new 15m Spen Valley Leisure Centre has continued throughout the Pandemic.The full build programme remains on track to open this new facility in the winter of 2021-22. Digital exclusion remains a massive issue for people who are looking for employment. The council hasset up a digital device loan scheme for participants to support them with accessing online jobopportunities and applications. Worked with Third Sector Leaders (TSL) to establish a network of community anchors – aimed atdeveloping local infrastructure that can reach out into BAME communities and many BAMEorganisations being supported by their local anchors. The council has also supported the voluntary and community sector with funding to deliver abefriending service. Along with the library service’s telephone befriending offer, these services improvepeople’s mental health by reducing feelings of isolation. Between 2005/6 and 2019/20 the council has reduced its carbon emissions by 53.5%. The mostsignificant carbon reduction since 2005/06 is for street lighting, reducing by 69%. Effective handling of a 70% increase in garden waste volumes during the first lockdown, together withsignificant increases in household bins usage, as more people were at home for longer periods of time.Here are some ways we may be able to help you to reduce your billSingle person discountYou can claim 25% off your bill if you are the only person in your household over 18.Disabled band reductionIf a disabled person lives in your property you may qualify for a reduction.Other discountsIf you or someone living with you fits into one of the groups below, and there are no other adults living inthe property, we may be able to give you a discount: full time students, student nurses, apprentices, and youth trainees you receive child benefit for this person, who is over 18 years of age 18 and 19 year-olds who are at or have just left school/college people who are severely mentally impaired people being looked after in care homes or permanently in hospital people caring for someone with a disability people serving a prison sentenceIn certain circumstances you may be exempt from paying Council TaxThis could mean you have no Council Tax to pay. Here are some of the reasons you may get anexemption: property left unoccupied because someone has died property left unoccupied by someone who is permanently in hospital or a care home the property has been repossessed the property is occupied by full-time studentsPlease complete our online forms to apply for discounts and exemptions atwww.kirklees.gov.uk/counciltaxdiscounts
Council Tax ReductionIf you’re on a low income you may be entitled to some help through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.To qualify you must be: responsible for paying Council Tax, and have less than 8,000 in capital if you are working age, or have less than 16,000 in capital if you are over state pension age (unless you are receiving thePension Credit Guaranteed Credit)Find out if you are entitled and make a claim online at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/newclaimMake benefits and work pay with BetterOff KirkleesFor more information about benefits, to appeal against a benefit decision, see handy tips to help you backinto work and search for jobs, visit: www.betteroffkirklees.org.ukHave you told us about your changes?It is your responsibility to tell us straight away about any changes which affect: any Council Tax discount or exemption you may be receiving. your Council Tax Reduction, including changes in income or capital for you or others in yourhousehold, moving home or someone moving into or out of your household.You can report your Council Tax Reduction changes online at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/changecircumstanceIf you do not tell us about the above changes within 21 days, depending on the circumstances,you may be fined 70 and, in some cases, could face prosecution.Moved to a new house? Tell us online!For any Council Tax changes visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/counciltaxRemember! Register to voteIf you move to a new house don’t forget to register to vote at your new address. Being registered can alsohelp your credit rating. Register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-voteYou don’t have to visit a polling station to voteTo apply for a postal vote, you can: email your name and address to electoral.registration@kirklees.gov.uk call 01484 221650 download an application form from www.kirklees.gov.uk/postalvotingDeadline to apply is 20 April 2021.You can also apply for somebody to vote on your behalf, known as a proxy. For more information and toapply: www.kirklees.gov.uk/proxyvotingDeadline to apply is 27 April 2021.
Empty HomesFrom the date a property becomes empty and unfurnished there is a full charge for the Council Tax.ExampleChargeTotal 1,000 1,000Empty homes premiumIn 2013 Central Government introduced legislation giving local councils discretion to charge a Council Tax50% premium on certain long term empty properties to act as an incentive to help turn empty propertiesback into homes.Example with added 50% premiumChargePremium (extra 50%)Total 1,000 500 1,500In November 2018 the Government changed the legislation to allow councils to further increase the longterm empty premium charge. 100% from 1 April 2019 - properties empty and unfurnished for two or more yearsExample with added 100% premiumChargePremium (extra 100%)Total 1,000 1,000 2,000 200% from 1 April 2020 - properties empty and unfurnished for five or more yearsExample with added 200% premiumChargePremium (extra 200%)Total 1,000 2,000 3,000 300% from 1 April 2021 - properties empty and unfurnished for ten or more yearsExample with added 300% premiumChargePremium (extra 300%)Total 1,000 3,000 4,000Empty properties are a priority for the council as they could provide a much-needed home. Please visitwww.kirklees.gov.uk/emptyhomes for help and advice if you have a property you wish to bring back intouse.Council Tax AppealsThe Valuation Office Agency (VOA) values domestic properties for Council Tax. This valuation is used toset your Council Tax band. You might need to contact the VOA if you think your Council Tax band iswrong.You can find out more about when you can challenge your band and what you need to do atgov.uk/challenge-council-tax-band. If you challenge your band, you must continue to pay your CouncilTax at your current band until your appeal is decided. You can contact the VOA at gov.uk/contact-voa. Ifyou are unable to use the online service, you can also contact the VOA on 03000 501 501.
How your Council Tax is calculatedThe calculation is:Basic Council Tax charge Adult Social Care precept Parish precept (if there is one in your area) West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority West Yorkshire Police Authority charges Your Council Tax chargeHow much Council Tax you pay in 2021/22The total Council Tax for each property in Kirklees, including fire, police, and parish precepts, is asfollows:ValuationBandABCDEFGHDenby Dale 905.22Holme Valley KirkburtonMeltham 37.203884.64Basic Council Tax charge for 2021/22Valuation BandAll other areas ofKirklees 40.85H2929.02Adult Social Care contribution for all Parishes for 2021/22Valuation 173292.113950.54All other parts 853.18
Adult social careThe Secretary of State made an offer to adult social care authorities. (“Adult social care authorities” arelocal authorities which have functions under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014, namely county councils inEngland, district councils for an area in England for which there is no county council, London boroughcouncils, the Common Council of the City of London, and the Council of the Isles of Scilly.) The offer wasthe option of an adult social care authority being able to charge an additional “precept” on its Council Taxwithout holding a referendum, to assist the authority in meeting its expenditure on adult social care fromthe financial year 2016-17. It was originally made in respect of the financial years up to and including2019-20. If the Secretary of State chooses to renew this offer in respect of a particular financial year, thisis subject to the approval of the House of Commons.Adult social care services help people who are in need of practical support due to illness, disability, or oldage. We support people in a wide range of circumstances. Everyone can get information and advice fromus, and many people receive further support. Our aim is to help people keep their independence, either intheir own home or in their local community.For information on adult social care see our web information at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/careandsupportFor more information about adult social care funding go to www.gov.uk and search for ‘adult social careCouncil Tax’.Parish preceptsIf you live in an area where there is a Parish Council your Council Tax will increase to take into account,the Parish precepts for those areas:ValuationBandABCDEFGHDenby Dale 17.3520.2423.1326.0231.8037.5843.3752.04Holme Valley 18.1221.1424.1627.1833.2239.2645.3054.36Kirkburton 10.4912.2313.9815.7319.2322.7226.2231.46The Parish Council budget in areas where there is one is as follows:Parish2021/2022 Denby Dale Parish Council150,496.11Holme Valley Parish Council274,326.00Kirkburton Parish Council140,562.00Meltham Parish Council137,981.51Mirfield Parish Council0.00Meltham 32.4537.8643.2748.6859.5070.3281.1397.362020/2021 150,000275,871142,250137,982102,991Where your Parish Council’s money goesParish Councils with a budget of 140,000 or more are required to provide information about how it isspent:
Actions of Denby Dale Parish Council Running costs of the council building acquired by Community Asset Transfer to ensure full use by thecommunity of the library, rooms to hire, and access to the countryside officer and clerk to the council. Employment of a part-time Clerk and a full-time Countryside Officer. Awarding Community, Small and Schools Grants. Community Aid Grant to address any possible future shortfall in services from Kirklees Council whichthe Parish Council may be able to assist with. Awarding an annual grant to the Environment Trust. Donations given to the Denby Dale Food Fund to assist local families during the pandemic. Setting up of the Climate Emergency Fund and assistance given to local schools with Eco Schoolsawards. Running the Countryside Project and allotments at Churchfield site, Denby Dale. Provision of dog waste bags and dispensers. Donation towards Christmas trees. Provision of floral displays for the Parish. Annual donation towards the Emley Show (transport) – awarded but show unfortunately couldn’t run. Remembrance Day wreaths. Various web, IT, newsletter, and office costs.Actions of Holme Valley Parish Council Subsidise the local H1-H7 Holme Valley minibus services amounting to 16,000 per year. This is lessthan last year because the buses did not run during the COVID-19 Lockdown. The minibus routes areessential lifelines to outlying and isolated settlements and provides a vital connection for ourparishioners. Pay for Christmas trees to be displayed in nine villages across the parish and provide grants forChristmas lights. Award grants to our local groups and projects that contribute so much to the Valley. A total of 82,000was awarded in grants to local village halls, sports facilities, local transport initiatives, the bowling club,youth clubs, updating CCTV provision etc. A full list of grants can be found on our council website. Monies were made available to support volunteers in the COVID-19 crisis and to support a localfoodbank for a short period when their funds had depleted. There was also provision made forpurchasing hand sanitiser for volunteers. Extra funds were made available to support the Civic Hall indealing with COVID-19 restrictions. The council continues with supporting the public buildings that have been transferred from Kirkleescouncil namely Holmfirth Civic Hall and the Holmfirth Public Toilets. The toilets proved particularlynecessary as a public service when shops and bars were closed during lockdown. Working with Friends of Honley Library and Kirklees council to take on ownership of Honley Library.Honley library is expected to be transferred in the next council year. As always, the council continued to pay for the maintenance of 150 benches, 35 bus shelters and 5adopted phone boxes and to keep the local war Memorials in good order. We created a new committee to develop the parish’s response to the Climate Emergency. 46,000 wasallocated to the committee to include the employment of a part time Climate Emergency Coordinator.The Climate Emergency Action Plan lays out our goals about managing the Climate Emergency andencourages local people to get involved in any small way they can to start to make a difference. We hope to deliver the final Neighbourhood Development Plan to the community for a referendum in2021. We are confident that we will have created a plan which gives a clear vision and direction for theValley and will help future local planning policy reflect our community’s priorities.Actions of Kirkburton Parish Council Employs a part-time Clerk. Is currently recruiting a part-time Administrative Assistant to help progress projects which will be ofbenefit to the local community, as well as assisting with the various grant schemes. Maintains 2 allotment gardens with around 30 plots.
Provides a Christmas tree in each village. Has a small annual grant scheme, which helps small organisations to continue to operate by fundingsome of the essential running costs and equipment. Has a general grant scheme, to assist community groups by contributing towards the funding for largerprojects, which are of benefit to the local villagers, but may not be possible without the grant funding.The grants often attract larger grants from other funding organisations. Provides an emergency COVID-19 grant scheme to help small community groups, which are sufferingfinancially due to having their fundraising activities radically curtailed. Helps with running costs where groups provide premises for the local library. Maintains ¾ of the churchyard of St John’s Church in Kirkheaton in line with its legal obligations. Maintains 3 websites, which give information about the council, tourism and walks in the local area.The latter two attract visitors from outside of the area, bringing the obvious benefits to local traders.Also maintains an archive website which provides local historical information. Provides 11 poppy wreaths across the Parish, which are laid by the Parish Councillors onRemembrance Sunday. Provides 100 hanging baskets across the Parish. Provides dog waste bag dispensers and bags as an emergency back-up for dog walkers. Owns and maintains 45 public seats.West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority and West Yorkshire Police Authority chargesValuation BandWest Yorkshire Fire CivilWest Yorkshire Police AuthorityDefence Authority ere your council’s budget comes fromBudgetGross expenditureIncome:Dedicated schools grant and other school grantsHousing related grantsOther government grantsExternal incomeKirklees approved budgetFunded from:Business Rates RetentionUnringfenced grantsCollection fund balancesTransfer to reservesCouncil Tax requirementCore Council TaxAdult Social Care precept2021/2022NetExpenditure m850.92020/21NetExpenditure 89.7173.516.2
Where your council’s money goesThe amounts that the council intends to spend on the various services that it provides are shown below.The figures are adjusted for capital charges.ServicesChildren & FamiliesAdults & HealthGrowth and RegenerationEconomy & Climate ChangeCorporate ServicesCentralTotal expenditure(excluding precepts)Parish Council preceptsTotal expenditure ss mNet mGross mNet .8303.1
West Yorkshire Police CouncilTax Information 2021/2022Keeping our communities safe and feeling safeProtecting the people of West Yorkshire has been central to my approach in preparing this latest budget, whichboth builds upon the foundations we have already laid, whilst taking account of what lies ahead, including theviews of the police, our partners and importantly the public during the ongoing impact and challenges posed byCOVID-19.80% of respondents to my public survey on the police precept supported the extra inve
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