At the January meeting, the Parish Council agreed its budget and precept for the next financial year. It was agreed to set a precept of £6006, which represents a 0% change (Band D).

This April sees the Sovereign Park development (north of the A5) leaving Atcham Parish to become part of Shrewsbury. This means that the Tax Base (number of average Band D households) for Atcham Parish will drop from 227 to 97. Fortunately, the Parish Council had enough money in its reserves to absorb the effects of this change without imposing a rise in precept.