What is the Precept?
The precept is a component of the council tax levied on the local government electors in the area of a local council.
Wickford Town Council has a statutory power to precept (tax) the local government electors in their area to finance the activities that flow from the exercise of their discretionary powers and subsequent legal obligations.
The Precept for 2026-27 set by Wickford Town Council is £246,618 and this equates to a 5.27% increase on last year (£1.26 for a Band D property).
Members of the Town Council have put together the budget and forecast for 2026-27 and the full information can be found on this website under Budget and Precept.