Where the money comes from

Our total income for 2025-26 is £2.167 billion. 

This comes from: 

• 26% - Council tax 
• 23% - Schools funding 
• 16% - Government grants, including Revenue Support Grant and Social Care funding 
• 10% - Business rates 
• 7% - Other grants, contributions from other organisations 
• 18% - Other income, including generated by sales, fees and charges and investment interest