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How much Council Tax you pay and how it is spent

How much Council Tax you must pay

The amount of Council Tax you have to pay mainly depends on which property band your property is in. This is also called a valuation band.

Your Council Tax bill will state which band applies to your home.

There are also other charges (known as precepts) that form part of your Council Tax bill. Find out more about how we work out Council Tax.

Your Council Tax helps us to provide a range of services to people in the borough. Find out what Council Tax pays for.

Council Tax Booklet 2025-26

Download the document below for more information about Council Tax. This includes details on applying for discounts, exemptions and reductions to your Council Tax bill.

Contact us if you need to get help to pay Council Tax.