Ramsgate Town Council Approves 2025-2026 Budget with Small Precept Increase

Ramsgate Town Council has set its budget for 2025/2026, ensuring continued investment in local projects and services while keeping any cost increase to residents as low as possible.

The Council has approved a precept of £1,127,248, which includes a 3% increase. For a typical Band D property, this means an extra £2.57 per year—just under 5p a week. This small rise allows the Council to keep improving Ramsgate without making a big impact on household budgets.

This year’s budget will help fund:

• Major community projects and asset improvements, with around £230,000 earmarked for investment.
• Environmental initiatives, including funding for the Climate Change Task Group.
• Safety upgrades, including new road signs and protective gear for Council technicians.
• Support for local events, town promotion, and community grants to keep Ramsgate thriving has increased.
• A dedicated fund for maintaining Custom House, ensuring the historic building is preserved for future generations.
• A seasonal accessible toilet at the Western Undercliff.

The budget allows for investment in important projects while keeping the impact on residents as low as possible.