What percentage of my bill goes to Babergh?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,233.00) goes to Babergh.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 34% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £110.95 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £109.00 (4.9%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Babergh District Council

Babergh District Council is a district council serving 97,033 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,342.00 — 4.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £14.3 million. Here's where your council tax goes: bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at £4.8 million (34%), followed by planning at £4.2 million (29%) and parks, libraries & leisure at £2.0 million (14%).