Rates information: where the money goes, how rates are calculated

Statement of Accounts; annual statements and balances

Each year the Council prepares a set of financial statements in line with statute. These are the audited by a Local Government Auditor appointed by the Northern Ireland Audit Office.

These statements are now officially published on this website under Regulations 12 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2006. click here

Annual Audit Letter

Under Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Accounts and Audit) Regulations (Norhern Ireland) 2006 the Council is required to publish an annual audit letter issued by the Local Government Auditor.  Attached is the letter issued for the year ended 31 March 2007.  click here

COUNCIL RATES 2008/09

Carrickfergus Borough Council met on Wednesday 13th February 20 to set its budget for the next 12 months (1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009).

The Domestic rate will rise to 0.3195 (2007/08 0.2986) an increase of 6.99%.

The Council was presented with certain unavoidable cost increases particularly in regard to landfill tax and waste recycling. The budget also takes account of the rising energy costs and payroll/pension costs.

The Council has agreed to release £200,000 from its reserves to reduce the impact of these cost increases.

The plans for the year ahead will see greater resources applied to community services, projects to boost Tourism, leisure facilities and economic development.

The Council remains committed to providing a high quality service within a value for money framework.