What percentage of my bill goes to Essex?

83% of your total bill (£1,580.00 out of £1,893.55).

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 41% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £148.20 less than the average county council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £57.00 (3.7%) from last year.

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Essex County Council

Essex County Council is a county council serving 1,563,365 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £1,580.00 — 3.7% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £2.2 billion, with education being the largest spending area at 41% of the total.