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 2025/26
See how much council services cost to run for 2025 to 2026.
The net budget requirement for 2025/26 is estimated at £21,840,000; an increase of £922,000 (4.4%), 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
| Service | Gross expenditure (£0,000) | Total income (£0,000) | Net cost 24/25 (£0,000) | Net cost 23/24 (£0,000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General fund | 111,424 | (89,584) | 21,840 | 20,918 |
| Housing revenue account | 31,506 | (32,695) | (1,189) | (371) |