How Council Tax is calculated and spent
Council Tax changes
The amount you pay depends on which ‘property band’ your home is in. This is shown on the Council Tax bill.
For 2025 to 2026, we are focused on delivering frontline services efficiently. The increase of 1.99 per cent is less than the rate of inflation. This means that four out of every five households will face an increase of 7p a week or less. The most expensive increase, for Band H properties, will be 17p a week.
| Property band | Borough council tax (£) | Annual increase (£) | Weekly increase (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 148.69 | 2.90 | 0.06 |
| B | 173.47 | 3.39 | 0.07 |
| C | 198.26 | 3.86 | 0.07 |
| D | 223.04 | 4.35 | 0.08 |
| E | 272.61 | 5.31 | 0.10 |
| F | 322.17 | 6.29 | 0.12 |
| G | 371.73 | 7.25 | 0.14 |
| H | 446.08 | 8.70 | 0.17 |