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Castle Point Borough Council collects the Council Tax for itself and on behalf of these authorities:
The table below shows the amount of Council Tax each of the above authorities has set for 2025/2026. When these amounts are added together, they give the total Council Tax for a property in each band.
Band |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
Castle Point Borough Council |
193.44 |
225.68 |
257.92 |
290.16 |
354.64 |
419.12 |
483.60 |
580.32 |
Essex County Council |
1053.06 |
1228.57 |
1404.08 |
1579.58 |
1930.61 |
2281.63 |
2632.65 |
3159.18 |
Essex PFCC - Policing & Community Safety |
173.58 |
202.51 |
231.44 |
260.37 |
318.23 |
376.09 |
433.95 |
520.74 |
Essex PFCC - Fire and Rescue Authority |
58.38 |
68.11 |
77.84 |
87.57 |
107.03 |
126.09 |
145.95 |
175.14 |
Total |
1478.46 |
1724.87 |
1971.28 |
2217.69 |
2710.51 |
3203.33 |
3696.15 |
4435.38 |
We also collect from residents of Canvey Island an additional amount for the Canvey Island Town Council. The amounts for each band are:
Band |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
Canvey Island Town Council |
16.50 |
19.25 |
22.00 |
24.75 |
30.25 |
35.75 |
41.25 |
49.50 |
Total |
1494.96 |
1744.12 |
1993.28 |
2242.44 |
2740.76 |
3239.08 |
3737.40 |
4484.88 |
From the 1 April 2025, the adult social care precept amount is included in the precept for Essex County Council as a single figure and percentage change.
Below are the leaflets that form part of your annual Council Tax bill, please click on the relevant guide to download and view the leaflet:
For the financial information relating to the other authorities please click on the following links: