What percentage of my bill goes to East Sussex?

90% of your total bill (£1,867.00 out of £2,077.25).

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 35% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £138.80 more than the average county council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £89.00 (5.0%) from last year.

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East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council is a county council serving 561,400 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £1,867.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £918.0 million, with education being the largest spending area at 35% of the total.