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Council Tax and Budget for 2005-2006

In 2005/06 the total amount we plan to spend to deliver our services to you is £687.342 million. After deducting estimated income, the Budget Requirement is £507.712 million. We will receive Government grants and Non-domestic rates towards funding this, leaving the Precept of £137.191 million to be raised from Council Tax. In comparison to 2004/05 this is an increase in Council Tax of 4.6% and Budget Requirement of 6.5%.


The County Council's budget will be used to:

  • Promote strong, healthy and safe communities.
  • Build a strong economy.
  • Look after the environment.
  • Develop lifelong learning.
  • Ensure effective corporate leadership.

The County Council’s Council Tax for 2005-2006 is as follows:

BandCouncil Tax for County Services* (£)
A 616.56
B 719.32
C 822.08
D 924.84
E 1,130.36
F 1,335.88
G 1,541.40
H 1,849.68
* 2 adult household before discounts, benefits or exemptions.

For more information about Council Tax and the Council's spending plans for 2005/06 please see the attached file.

PDF IconCouncil Tax and Budget 2005/06.pdf (2 pages, 1.94mb)
Publication date: February 2005

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