How your Council Tax is spent
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How much Council Tax is needed for the year ahead
Council Tax provides part of the funding needed by Colchester City Council, Essex County Council, Fire and Rescue and the Police to provide their services. Authorities also retain a share of business rates and may receive a Revenue Support Grant and other government grants.
Your Council Tax band ranges from A to H and is based on property valuations. Band A is 6/9 of the Band D tax and Band H is twice the Band D tax.
The total amount needed by all the organisations for the next financial year is £136,859,512. If your home is in Band D, your Council Tax for this year will, therefore, be £2,069.49. You may also need to pay to your local parish council (see page 4 for more details).
Your Council Tax band ranges from A to H and is based on property valuations. Band A is 6/9 of the Band D tax and Band H is twice the Band D tax.
The total amount needed by all the organisations for the next financial year is £136,859,512. If your home is in Band D, your Council Tax for this year will, therefore, be £2,069.49. You may also need to pay to your local parish council (see page 4 for more details).
| Amount needed | Council Tax for each property in Band D | |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester City Council | 14,411,485.00 | 217.92 |
| Essex County Council | 100,687,954.00 | 1,522.53 |
| Fire and Rescue | 5,463,826.00 | 82.62 |
| Police | 16,296,247.00 | 246.42 |
| Total (not including town and parish councils) | 136,859,512.00 | 2,069.49 |
Page last reviewed: 10 March 2023