The Parish Council announces the results of the Precept Increase Survey as follows:

Return Rate – 54%
Of the respondents:

Question One
Are you in FAVOUR of the West Hanningfield Village Hall Management Committee going ahead with the project to rebuild the Village Hall?
YES – 161  (55%)
NO – 132   (45%)

Question Two
Are you in FAVOUR of West Hanningfield Village Hall Management Committee going ahead with the project to rebuild the Village Hall if it includes a Council Tax Precept increase of 404% (equivalent to a rise of £171.79 a year for a band D property) for the purpose of loan repayments?
YES – 84  (29%)
NO – 209  (71%)

On the 9th October 2023, the Parish Council carefully considered these results and voted unanimously NOT to apply for a Public Works Loan to rebuild the Village Hall.