What percentage of my bill goes to Cherwell?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,464.00) goes to Cherwell.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 28% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £130.05 more than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £119.00 (4.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Cherwell District Council

Cherwell District Council is a district council serving 154,100 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,583.00 — 4.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £33.9 million. Here's where your council tax goes: bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at £9.4 million (28%), followed by running the council at £6.9 million (20%) and planning at £5.7 million (17%).