What percentage of my bill goes to Forest of Dean?

All of your council tax (£2,327.00) goes to Forest of Dean.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 40% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £18.46 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £106.00 (4.8%) from last year.

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Forest of Dean District Council

Forest of Dean District Council is a district council serving 87,500 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,327.00 — 4.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £14.1 million, with bins, streets & environment being the largest spending area at 40% of the total.