| Band |
Value of Property
(as of 1 April 1991) |
Council tax Payable (£) |
| A |
Up to £40,000 |
977.03 |
| B |
£40,001 -£52,000 |
1,139.87 |
| C |
£52,001 -£68,000 |
1,302.71 |
| D |
£68,001 -£88,000 |
1,465.55 |
| E |
£88,001 -£120,000 |
1,791.23 |
| F |
£120,001 -£160,000 |
2,116.91 |
| G |
£160,001 -£320,000 |
2,442.58 |
| H |
Over £320,000 |
2,931.10 |
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Your Council Tax bill shows the percentage change between last year’s and this year’s
charge.
The table above does not include any amount that your parish, town council
requires or if you are a resident of Ellesmere Port the amount requested by the
Ellesmere Port Charter Trust.
| |
Budget (£000s) |
Income (£000s) |
Spending (£000s) |
| Children & Young People |
294,848 |
264,191 |
34,733 |
| Adult Social Care |
99,448 |
31,399 |
72,863 |
| Environmental Service |
108,510 |
50,030 |
49,642 |
| Regeneration & Culture |
42,462 |
26,386 |
18,922 |
| Area & Community |
0 |
0 |
13,668 |
| Corporate and Support |
64,695 |
26,500 |
24,641 |
| Revenues & Benefits |
84,208 |
82,944 |
1,985 |
| Capital Financing |
19,200 |
0 |
14,200 |
| Contingencies |
6,081 |
0 |
8,989 |
| Transitional costs |
1,500 |
0 |
5,000 |
| Change in Reserves |
4,793 |
0 |
-5,246 |
| Council Budget |
725,745 |
481,450 |
239,397 |
| Parish Precept |
2,454 |
0 |
2,295 |
| Budget Requirement |
728,199 |
481,450 |
241,692 |
The Council plans to spend £117min 2010/11 on new and ongoing capital schemes including roads, land and buildings, equipment and vehicles - for which the costs and benefits are spread over a number of years.
This spending will be funded by a combination of government grants, borrowing, developer contributions and the proceeds from the sale of assets.
Reducing your Council Tax bill and rent costs
The Council wants you to receive all of the benefits and other help you may be entitled to. To apply for Housing or Council Tax Benefits you can fill in an online electronic form with benefit calculator built in so that you can see immediately what help you can get.
Use web link cheshirewestclaims.teamnetsol.com If you prefer you can fill in a paper form, or you can request a visit to your home, where our officers will help you to fill out any forms, and will give confidential advice on your benefit claim, and on any other help which may be available to you. You can ring us on 0300 123 7021 or email benefits@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Q. How is the Council Tax made up?
A. There are three main elements to the Council Tax bill:
| Cheshire West & Chester Council |
Cheshire Police |
Cheshire Fire Authority |
| 85% |
10% |
5% |
Please note: If you live in a parish area that raises money through the Council Tax then the parish precept will be included in the charge also.
Q. Where does the money go?
A. Of the total amount you pay only 85% goes to Cheshire West & Chester Council, 10% goes to the Police and 5% goes to the Fire Authority.
Q. What is the overall increase?
A. The overall increase for 2010/11 is 2.5%.
Q. How much has each element of the charge increased?
A. Cheshire West & Chester Council’s charge has increased by 2.5%, Cheshire Police has increased by 2.7%, Cheshire Fire 2.9%
Q. I would like more information about the increases?
A. Any questions about budget increases should be directed to:
Cheshire West & Chester Council – 0300 123 7022
Cheshire Police Authority - 01244 614109
Cheshire Fire Authority – 01606 868815
Q. How will Cheshire West & Chester Council spend the money?
A. Following extensive public consultation last autumn the money raised will help fund: The Council plans to spend £117m in 2010/11 on new and ongoing capital schemes including roads, land and buildings, equipment and vehicles – for which the costs and benefits are spread over a number of years. This spending will be funded by a combination of government grants, borrowing, developer contributions and the proceeds from the sale of assets.
Meanwhile the council will maintain investment in its wide range of services including: Children and Young People, Adult Social Care, Environmental Services, and Regeneration and Culture.
Q. I have sent a payment and it does not show on my bill?
A. The bill only reflects payments received up to and including Thursday
25th February 2010.
Q. I have received a bill but I am moving out of the property before 1st April 2010?
A. Please contact the Council Tax department on 0300 123 7022 to confirm the change in your circumstances.
Q. Can you explain why there is a credit amount showing on the bill?
A. Payment credits on your account for last year have been automatically transferred to the new bill and your instalments have been reduced to reflect this.
Q. I did not want my credit to be transferred, I would like it refunded?
A. If you wish for the credit balance to be refunded, please confirm this in writing. A refund will be sent to you as soon as possible. Please note that the instalments shown on your bill will no longer be correct and a new bill will be issued showing higher instalments to be paid.
Q. I am unable to pay on the 2nd of the month as I do not get paid until the end of the month?
A. We are unable to change the payment date to suit individual needs but if you would prefer to pay by direct debit then there is a choice of five payment dates: 2nd, 9th, 15th, 20th and 28th.
If you would like to pay by direct debit and have your bank details with you then please contact the Council Tax department on 0300 123 7022.
Q. I would like to pay my Council Tax by direct debit?
A. If you would like to pay by direct debit and have your bank details with you, please contact the Council Tax department on 0300 123 7022.
Q. I would like to pay my Council Tax by standing order?
A. Please contact us on 0300 123 7022 to arrange to have a standing form and a new bill sent to you. This should be completed with your bank details and sent directly to your bank. Please ensure that the bank have sufficient time to set up the standing order so that the first payment is made in accordance with your bill.
Q. What is the bar code for at the top of my bill?
A. The barcode contains your council tax account details which enable you to make payment at a post office or any retail outlet that displays the Pay-Point sign.
Q. There is a sequence of numbers below the barcode on my bill, what is this?
A. The sequence of numbers contains your council tax number and some banking details. This will allow you to make a payment at a post office or any outlet showing the Pay-Point sign even if they do not have a bar code reader as they can manually input this reference.
Q. I would like you to send me a payment card?
A. Unfortunately we do not issue payment cards any more.
It was decided to discontinue payment cards as they were too expensive to produce and we were unable to justify spending council tax payers’ money on this facility.
You can still pay your Council Tax by taking your Council Tax bill to the Post office or a Pay-Point outlet who can take your payment.
Q. What does the message at the bottom of the bill mean?
A. We are currently exploring the feasibility of introducing the facility to enable Council Tax payers’ to receive electronic, paperless bills and direct access to personal account information.
Q. Do I need to do anything?