What do council services cost to run?

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.

Cost of council services 2023/24

The net budget requirement for 2023/24 is estimated at £18,732k, an increase of £1,347k (7.7%) on last year’s forecast.

The Council’s Band D council tax has increased by £6.03 for the year, which is less than 12 pence per week.

Previous years' data is available upon request.