What percentage of my bill goes to Chelmsford?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,207.00) goes to Chelmsford.

What does most of my money go towards?

Housing takes the biggest share at 32% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £152.95 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £93.00 (4.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Chelmsford District Council

Chelmsford District Council is a district council serving 183,600 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,300.00 — 4.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £34.0 million. Here's where your council tax goes: housing takes the biggest share at £10.7 million (32%), followed by bins, streets & environment at £9.1 million (27%) and parks, libraries & leisure at £8.5 million (25%).