Finance and budget Find out about Hartford Parish Council’s finances and budget. Hartford Parish Council is funded by residents through the precept, which is included in the Council Tax bill. For the year April 2025 to March 2026, this was £58.67 per year for a Band D property. For the year April 2026 to March 2027, this will be £60.95 per year for a Band D property. For further information about our finances and budget, please see Finance papers.