How council tax is used

At Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, we don't keep all the council tax we collect from you. In fact, we only keep 7.1p 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 their council tax charges and spending:

• Council tax spending (leicestershire.gov.uk)
• The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire (leics.pcc.police.uk)
• Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (leics-fire.gov.uk)
• Your local parish or town council

Last updated: 27/03/2025 11:33