BUDE'S?precept is set to rise by 49 per cent, if the full council ratify a recommendation made by the Finance, Staffing and General Purposes Committee at their meeting tonight (Thursday). At the committee's meeting last Thursday, members looked at the draft wish lists of some of the council's committees and various other expenditure. It was first discussed whether or not to discuss the budget in an open meeting, or move it to a closed session with the press and public omitted. Full story in Bude & Stratton Post. If you want to find out first what happens then go to tonight's full council meeting at the Parkhouse Centre at 7pm — else read next week's Post.