What percentage of my bill goes to Braintree?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,195.00) goes to Braintree.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 35% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £172.95 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £85.00 (3.9%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council is a district council serving 155,600 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,280.00 — 3.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £24.4 million. Here's where your council tax goes: bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at £8.7 million (35%), followed by running the council at £7.0 million (29%) and planning at £3.5 million (14%).