Council Tax and Budget for 2007-2008
In 2007/08, the total amount we plan to spend on services delivered to you (aggregate gross expenditure) is £842.897m. After deducting estimated income relating specifically to these services and the use of reserves, the remaining amount (the Budget Requirement) is £293.133m. We will receive Revenue Support Grant and a share of Non-domestic rates from the Government towards funding our budget, leaving the Precept of £150.656m to be raised from Council Tax. In comparison to 2006/07, this is an increase in Council Tax of 2.9% and an increase in Budget Requirement of 4.4%.
* 2 adult household before discounts, benefits or exemptions.
Our spending in 2007/08 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 2007-2008 is as follows:
| Band | Council Tax for County Services* (£) |
| A | 663.66 |
| B | 774.27 |
| C | 884.88 |
| D | 995.49 |
| E | 1,216.71 |
| F | 1,437.93 |
| G | 1,659.15 |
| H | 1,990.98 |
For more information about Council Tax and the Council's spending plans for 2007/08 please see the attached file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this information.
Council Tax and Budget 2007-08.pdf (4 pages, 405kb)
Publication date: February 2007
Note: Enquiries about your Council Tax bill should be made to your local District Council.
