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

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?

This council charges £185.52 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £105.00 (5.1%) from last year.

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Southend-on-Sea Council

Southend-on-Sea Council is a unitary authority serving 183,600 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,155.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £252.6 million, with education being the largest spending area at 31% of the total.