Why council tax is changing
Council tax will rise by 3.99% in 2026/27 - lower than most other councils and below the national expectation of 4.99%.
This increase helps us manage:
- rising costs caused by inflation
- increasing demand for adult social care
- growing numbers of children needing help and support
- statutory services we must deliver by law
We continue to focus on efficiency and value for money - reviewing contracts, improving early intervention in care, and reducing avoidable costs. This careful financial management helps us keep council tax one of the lowest in the country for a county council.
