What percentage of my bill goes to Lewes?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,627.00) goes to Lewes.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 16% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £303.05 more than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £129.00 (4.9%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Lewes District Council

Lewes District Council is a district council serving 103,800 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,756.00 — 4.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £20.7 million. Here's where your council tax goes: bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at £3.3 million (16%), followed by running the council at £1.8 million (9%) and parks, libraries & leisure at £1.2 million (6%).