Each year, Disley Parish Council sets a parish precept, as part of the Council Tax, to help fund the many services it provides to Disley & Newtown residents.

Over recent years, the Parish Council has tried to minimise the effects of higher inflation levels, but some of the Council’s operating costs, particularly staff salaries, have increased significantly over the past 12 months.  The Parish Council has also had to budget for the cessation of some Cheshire East Council services, such as grounds maintenance of some green spaces.

The Parish Council appreciates that many Disley & Newtown residents are experiencing financial pressures, but after many years of zero or minimum increases, feels it has no option but to introduce an 8% precept increase for 2024/25.

This new precept figure equates to £85.22 per year for a Council Tax Band D home, or the equivalent of £1.64 per week.

The Parish Council believe that this still represents value for money, considering the many services it provides, including:

• Disley Community Centre.
• Disley Community Bus Scheme.
• Parks and play areas.
• Three allotment sites.
• CCTV monitoring in the village centre.
• Village Ranger service.
• Community Grants.
• The Council’s website, Disley News magazine and eBulletins.
• Village events such as the Christmas Extravaganza.
• Electric vehicle chargepoints.
• Village streetlighting.
• Disley & Newtown hanging baskets and planting

The Parish Council acknowledges the generous help given by village volunteers and it should be noted that Disley Parish Councillors receive no form of salary or allowance and give their time for the benefit of the Disley and Newtown community.

 February 2024

The first phase of work to improve the Arnold Rhodes Playing Fields has now been completed, with a new tarmac path around the football pitch, resurfacing of the paths and courts and a new scooter track installed.

The new adult gym equipment has been installed in one of the former tennis courts and this is now ready for use.

A tree surgeon has cleared the foliage around the back of the tennis courts but further tree work will be undertaken when the ground is suitable to take the large equipment necessary without damaging the surfacing.

Three new pieces of toddler play equipment have been installed and work is on-going to fit the safety surfacing around the new equipment.  The project manager is awaiting more quotes for the BMX track.

Further new play equipment has now been fitted in the original play area and the tennis court has been re-lined.

New seating and picnic benches have been installed around the park and trees planted for the orchard avenue.

The Parish Council will keep residents informed of progress on this exiting village project and the Council will hope to hold a family launch day upon completion.

The original masterplan prepared by ANSA is available to view HERE