What percentage of my bill goes to Colchester?

All of your council tax (£2,192.00) goes to Colchester.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 42% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £153.46 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £85.00 (4.0%) from last year.

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Colchester District Council

Colchester District Council is a district council serving 203,400 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,192.00 — 4.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £28.3 million, with bins, streets & environment being the largest spending area at 42% of the total.