Cost of council services 2023/24

See how much council services cost to run for 2023 to 2024.

The net budget requirement for 2023/4 is estimated at £20,722,000 an increase of £1,917,000 (or 10%), on last year’s budge, 68% of which is funded from NNDR and government grants as shown in table 4. 

The council has achieved a balanced budget, whilst ensuring council tax rises are kept to a minimum.

Service costs breakdown

Cost of council services 2023/2024
Service Gross expenditure Total income Net cost 22/23 Net cost 21/22
General fund £105,140 (£84,418) £20,722 £18,805
Housing revenue account £28,513 (£28,674) (£250) (920)