Here at Newent Town Council, we believe it is essential that as a council we provide value for money. This means ensuring that public money is spent efficiently to provide an effective service. Our aim therefore is to get more council activity for the least possible expense without compromising quality.
The Council’s Financial Regulations and a number of statutes and procedures provide the Council with the tools it needs to achieve its goals, protect community assets and make best use of public money. Newent Town Council recognises the importance of using its resources in an efficient way and one that is shown to give Value for Money.
Fees & Charges
Market House
£6 per hour
Cleaning charge of £20 for large events
Market Stall
TBD
Funfair/Large Circus at the Recreation Ground
TBD
Small Circus at the Recreation Ground
TBD
Casual pitch hire at the Recreation Ground
TBD
Use of Changing Rooms
TBD
Fishing Permits
£20 Adults & 16/17 year olds; under 16’s free
£50 for any non-residents
(1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027)
Fishing Competitions
£50; free for under 16’s competitions
Please note
Some of these charges may be subject to VAT
Fees are waived for Registered Charities wishing to hold events.
Exclusive Right of Burial – for a period of 100 years | Amount (£) |
Grave Purchase (no interment) | 290 |
Infant under 5 years | Free |
Interments (excluding any labour charges) | |
Burial: First Interment | 145 |
Subsequent re-opening | 101 |
Cremation: Cremated Remains Grave including first interment | 145 |
Subsequent re-opening | 72 |
Scattering of Ashes in Garden of Remembrance | 58 |
Memorial Headstone – not exceeding 3 ft in height including base | 159 |
Exclusive Right of Burial – for a period of 100 years | Amount (£) |
Memorial Headstone – infant under 5 years – not exceeding 2 ft in height including base | 0 |
Added Inscription to Headstone | 79 |
Kerb set (where applicable) Existing graves only | 145 |
Cremation Memorial Tablet Maximum 22″Hx20″W (inc plinth) Base stone 35″L x 23 1/2″W | 94 |
Added Inscription on Tablet | 79 |
Garden of Remembrance Plaque – single 6″ x 4″ | 79 |
Garden of Remembrance Plaque – double 6” x 8” | 94 |
Miscellaneous | |
Transfer of ownership | 64 |
Memorial bench | Cost of bench & base plus 210 |
All payments made by the Town Council (including those below £500) are reported in the Full Council meeting minutes. In addition, the Town Council publishes summary reports on all expenditure over £500 net of VAT. The reports available on the links below, show the individual payments to suppliers each month with a value over £500. Please note these are payments made in the period, and do not necessarily relate to invoices dated or received in the period.
Application deadlines are in February and August