Council Tax budget information
Local levies
The Council’s expenditure for 2025-26 includes two statutory levies payable to external bodies that provide services to the region for flood defence and management of inshore sea fisheries resources.
| Organisation | Gross expenditure 2025-26 £000 | Gross expenditure 2024-25 £000 | Levy payable by Cheshire West and Chester 2025-26 £000 | Levy payable by Cheshire West and Chester 2024-25 £000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment Agency (North West Region Flood Defence) |
129,046 |
131,143 |
265 |
257 |
| North West Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority |
1,855 |
1,750 |
135 |
128 |
