Epping Forest vs South Kesteven
Epping Forest District Council charges £2,187.00 Band D council tax in 2025-26, compared to £2,187.00 for South Kesteven District Council — a difference of £0.00. South Kesteven District Council is cheaper.
Key metrics
Side-by-side comparison for 2025-26
Epping ForestSouth Kesteven
Band D Council Tax£2,187.00£2,187.00
Year-on-year change+4.1%+3.4% (lower)
Total service budget£27.7 million£20.4 million
Population133,500143,100
Spending per person£208£143
CEO salary£149,702£148,000
Spending by service
Budget allocation comparison
Epping ForestSouth Kesteven
Environment & Streets£12.2 million£8.2 million
Roads & Transport£279,000-£210,000
Housing£3.4 million£1.8 million
Leisure & Culture£2.0 million£2.5 million
Planning£3.3 million£4.5 million
Council Services£6.5 million£3.6 million