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 2026/27
See how much council services cost to run for 2026 to 2027.
The net budget requirement for 2026/27 is estimated at £25,890,000 an increase of £4,050,000 (or 18.54%), 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 | Total income | Net cost 26/27 | Net cost 25/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General fund | £117,949 | (£92,059) | £25,890 | £21,840 |
| Housing revenue account | £26,792 | (£34,117) | (£7,325) | (£1,189) |