We fully understand that Stone Town Council must work together with Stafford Borough Council, who are responsible for a number of facilities in the town, and with Stafford County council, who deliver county wide facilities. It is a constant battle to get these councils to deliver what is best for the town within the financial constraints in place. The government is reducing its grants to local councils which impacts on everyone's ability to deliver. The Council Tax, that we all pay, goes to the borough and county councils, who give back to the town a precept payment, which enables the town some flexibility to provide some services such as events. In addition, the Borough Council is able to charge a Community Infrastructure Levy (previously Section 106) on planning applications to pay for new services where increases in housing or commercial activity require it. The services delivered by each council are: