Council Tax

Council Tax goes towards paying for council services including education, social services, waste and recycling collections and street lighting. We also collect additional charges for funding the local police and fire services.

The £367.4 million the council will spend on services during 2011/2012 and the funding of the £2.2 million collection fund defecit is made up of the £48.2 million grant from the government, £141.5 million in Business Rates, and £179.9 million from Council Tax paid by local residents. 

Don't forget, you can make an online payment and manage your accounts online.