Council Tax and Budget for 2008-2009

In 2008/09, the total amount we plan to spend on services delivered to you (aggregate gross expenditure) is £870.467m. After deducting estimated income relating specifically to these services and the use of reserves, the remaining amount (the Budget Requirement) is £320.576m. We will receive Revenue Support Grant and a share of Non-Domestic Rates from the Government towards funding our budget, leaving the Precept of £157.152m to be raised from Council Tax. In comparison to 2007/08, this is an increase in Council Tax of 2.9%, and an increase in Budget Requirement of 9.4%.

Our spending in 2008/09 will be used to improve outcomes for local people, so that we have:

• Healthier communities.
• Safer communities.
• People enjoying, achieving and making a positive contribution.
• Economic wellbeing.
• An improved environment.

The County Council’s Council Tax for 2008-2009 is as follows:

Band	Council Tax for County Services* (£)
A	682.92
B	796.74
C	910.56
D	1,024.38
E	1,252.02
F	1,479.66
G	1,707.30
H	2,048.76

* 2 adult household before discounts, benefits or exemptions.

For more information about Council Tax and the Council's spending plans for 2008/09 please see the attached file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this information.

Council Tax and Budget 2008-09.pdf (4 pages, 209kb)

Publication date: February 2008

Note: Enquiries about your Council Tax bill should be made to your local District Council.

I hope that this document proves to be both informative and of interest to readers. It is important to try to improve the quality and suitability of information provided and feedback is welcomed. To leave feedback or for further information please contact the County Treasurer.