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Where is my Council Tax spent?

Where the money comes from 2025 to 2026 (total £491 million)

In 2025 to 2026, the money will come from:

  • £216.8 million from sales, fees and charges
  • £86.1 million from government funding
  • £63.6 million from business rates
  • £124.5 million from Council Tax

Where the money is spent (total £491 million)

The money will be spent in: 

  • £142.8 million in adults and health 
  • £170.1 million in children's services and school funding
  • £75.9 million in community services, environment and culture
  • £64.1 million in finance, development and regeneration
  • £13 million in corporate services 
  • £13.7 million in corporate items
  • £11.1 million in regeneration and inclusive growth 
  • £0.3 million in Port Health and Environment Agency Levy

Budget Statement 2025 to 2026 (PDF, 106 KB)

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