What do council services cost to run?

Cost of council services 2026/27

The net budget requirement for 2026/27 is estimated at £22,139k, an increase of £1,160k (5.53%) on last year’s forecast.

The Council’s Band D council tax has increased by £6.57 for the year, which is less than 13 pence per week.

Cost of council services 2025/26

The net budget requirement for 2025/26 is estimated at £21,998k, a decrease of £2,202k (10.13%) on last year’s forecast.

The Council’s Band D council tax has increased by £6.39 for the year, which is less than 13 pence per week.

Cost of council services 2024/25

The net budget requirement for 2024/25 is estimated at £19,975k, an increase of £1,143k (6.6%) on last year’s forecast.

The Council’s Band D council tax has increased by £6.21 for the year, which is less than 12 pence per week.

Previous years' data is available upon request.