Spending, strategies, performance

About the budget

We aim to deliver the best possible services within the resources available and, as a public body spending taxpayers' money, we work hard to ensure that the Council gets value for money from its spending. 

In 2025-26 we propose to spend a total of £64.318m on providing day to day services for the local community. This spending will be funded by £54.199m of income raised through grants, rents, interest, fees, charges and other sources resulting in a council tax requirement of £10.119m.

The budget that has been set requires an increase in the council tax level of £6.93 for a Band D Property, which is equivalent to a 2.99% increase. 

• Access further details on the Council's budget and council tax.

The Council Tax for West Lancashire Borough Council for the average Band D property in 2025-26 will be £238.58 per year or £4.59 a week.

Around 10.2% of the Council Tax comes to the Borough Council.  The total council tax includes charges from Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Lancashire Constabulary.  The Council Tax for some areas will also include a parish Council precept.

The bills for 'average' Band D properties (excluding parish council precepts) are set out on our rates and banding page.