Council budget

2025 to 2026 budget

The budget for 2025 to 2026 was agreed by Budget Council on 27 February 2025 and comes into effect from 1 April 2025.

It costs over £2.6 million to run our services every day

View an accessible version of this infographic.

Council Tax

Council Tax currently provides 20.3% of our income.

Your Council Tax bill also includes funding for Sussex Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

Get the figures for your 2025 to 2026 Council Tax bill.