How Council Tax is calculated
Everyone who pays Council Tax is contributing to the services we enjoy in South Lakeland.
However, the majority of the money collected goes towards services provided by Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Police.
Where your Council Tax goes
For every £1 that you pay, your Council Tax is shared as follows:
- 74p to Cumbria County Council
- 14p to Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
- 10p to South Lakeland District Council
- 2p to Parish Council
Council Tax funding requirements
| Authority |
Council Tax requirement £000 |
|---|---|
| Cumbria County Council | 63,048.9 |
| Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | 11,682.4 |
| South Lakeland District Council | 8,903.8 |
| Parish/Town Councils | 1,693.1 |
| Total | 85,328.2 |
To calculate the total average Band D Council Tax, divide the total Council Tax requirement above by the Tax Base for South Lakeland, which is 45,513.49. This gives an average Band D tax of £1,874.79.
| Authority | Council Tax requirement |
|---|---|
| Cumbria County Council | £1,385.28 |
| Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £256.68 |
| South Lakeland District Council | £195.63 |
| Parish/Town Councils | £37.20 |
| Total average Band D Council Tax | £1,874.79 |
