Bin collections in the hot weather
From now until the end of July, our crews will be going out earlier than normal to collect your bins. Please make sure they are out by 6am on your collection day.
Cost of council services 2024/2025
See how much council services cost to run for 2024 to 2025.
The net budget requirement for 2024/25 is estimated at £20,816,000; an increase of £94,000 (0.5%), on last year’s budget.
The council has achieved a balanced budget, whilst ensuring council tax rises are kept to a minimum.
Service costs breakdown
| Cost of council services 2024/2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | Gross expenditure | Total income | Net cost 24/25 | Net cost 23/24 |
| General fund | £110,156 | (£89,340,000) | £20,816,000 | £20,722,000 |
| Housing revenue account | £29,939,000 | (£30,310,000) | (£371,000) | £176,000 |