Where the money comes from

Our total income for 2026-27 is £2.308 billion. 

This comes from: 

• 27% - Council tax 
• 24% - Schools funding 
• 17% - Government grants, including Revenue Support Grant and Social Care funding 
• 9% - Business rates 
• 6% - Other grants, contributions from other organisations 
• 17% - Other income, including generated by sales, fees and charges and investment interest