How council tax is used
How your money is spent for the period 2026-2027
At Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, we don't keep all the council tax we collect from you. In fact, we only keep 6.9% for every pound.
We collect the rest of the money on behalf of other authorities who also provide services in your area. These authorities are Leicestershire County Council, the combined fire authority, Leicestershire Police authority and your local parish. This is because when you pay your council tax bill, you pay for other organisations.
Spending on services is also supported by:
- Government grants
- Rates paid by businesses
- Fees, charges and other income
View council tax charges and spending for:
- Leicestershire County Council: Council tax spending (leicestershire.gov.uk)
- The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire: Council tax (leics.pcc.police.uk)
- Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service: Finance (leics-fire.gov.uk)
- Your local parish or town council
Council tax leaflet:
Last updated: 02/03/2026 09:33
