What percentage of my bill goes to Southend-on-Sea?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,155.00) goes to Southend-on-Sea.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 31% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £195.21 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £110.00 (5.1%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Southend-on-Sea Council

Southend-on-Sea Council is a unitary authority serving 183,600 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,265.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £252.6 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £79.5 million (31%), followed by adult social care at £65.2 million (26%) and children's services at £41.9 million (17%).