Warrington anticipates £134.971 million in council tax for 2025-26, crucial for services. Collection rates remain strong.
The plan suggests a 4.98 percent council tax hike. Last year, tax should have made £127.636 million. The council says they collected £139.5 million so far. The amount billed often differs from what they get.
New properties can affect the total. Estimates for discounts may be off. Empty and second home numbers vary too. Some people pay early. Some pay monthly via direct debit.
Others may not pay the full amount right away. Some people leave without paying, it was stated. The council collected 88.59 percent of the total billed. They still have February and March payments coming in. Overall, tax collection remains high.
Sometimes debts are uncollectible. This happens if someone dies or leaves. A debt relief order also halts collection. The council collects over 99 percent of taxes billed. They say this is high for the North West.
The council estimates £134.971 million in tax for 2025-26. Council tax is their biggest funding source. Tax money keeps services running daily. Bins are emptied, and grass is cut. Streetlights and potholes get fixed, they say.
Parks and grounds are maintained. Most tax money helps people. They assist older people at home. They support families in crises too. They aid disabled and sick residents a great deal. Council tax really helps residents needing support.