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 Council Tax for 2005-2006 is as follows:
* 2 adult household before discounts, benefits or exemptions.
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:
| Band | Council 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 |
For more information about Council Tax and the Council's spending plans for 2005/06 please see the attached file.
Council 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.

