Budget and financial performance
In 2025 to 2026, the council has budgeted a gross expenditure of £71.7 million to be able to deliver our services. Our planned net expenditure on services in 2025 to 2026 is £24.3 million, of which £17.4 million will be met by Council Taxpayers, £2.7 million by Business Rates, £3.6 million in grants and the remainder by reserves.
In summary in 2025 to 2026 we plan to receive:
| Income stream | Value |
|---|---|
| Council Tax from Elmbridge households | £17.4m |
| Business Rates | £2.7m |
| Housing Benefit | £17.9m |
| Government Grant | £3.6m |
| Use of Reserves | £0.6m |
| Income from fees and charges, rent, interest and other income | £29.5m |
| To fund total expenditure | £71.7m |