We collect Council Tax on behalf of government organisations in the area. These include:
- Lancashire County Council
- Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner
- Lancashire Combined Fire Authority
- Local Parish and Town Councils
Elected councillors agree a budget each year that shows how much money we will need for the services we will be providing, and where the money will come from. View information on the 2024 budget.
We receive only 10% of the total Council Tax we collect from each household (based on a band D property). The rest is distributed to Lancashire County Council, police, fire, and local parish councils.
View more information on Council Tax charges 2024 to 2025.
View information about Council Tax discounts and exemptions.
Council Tax breakdown
| Organisation | Percentage | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Ribble Council | 10% | £229.91 |
| Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire | 12% | £263.40 |
| Lancashire County Council | 74% | £1,653.29 |
| Lancashire Combined Fire Authority | 4% | £84.73 |
| Total | 100% | £2,231.33 |
The South Ribble Council element of Council Tax pays for many services, including:
- building control
- environmental and regulatory services
- health and recreation services
- housing and community services
- planning and development services
- bin collection and recycling
- street cleansing
- democratic services
- revenues and benefits service.
Lancashire County Council's services include:
- education
- adult social care
- social services
- libraries
- recreation
- tourism.
Parish council charges
Each parish sets its own precept. This is the amount of money it would like to raise from its taxpayers to allow it to carry out local projects and maintain assets that it owns in the parish. If you would like to find out more about what your local parish uses its funds for you should contact your local parish council. View more information on parish councils.
Special expenses
People living in some parishes pay special expenses to South Ribble Borough Council for grass cutting and maintenance of open spaces. The amount you pay depends on the cost to maintain the area in your parish.
Council Tax budget summary 2024/25
On average, for a band D property, the total payable amount in comparison to last year has increased by 4.68%
South Ribble Council's element of the Council Tax bill in 2024/25 has been frozen (0% increase).
View details about member allowances.
Lancashire County Council's (LCC) general part of the bill has increased by 2.99%
Lancashire County Council adult social care precept has increased by 2%.
View more information about Lancashire County Council's budget.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire's part of the bill has increased by 4.75%.
View more information about the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire budget
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority's part of the bill has increased by 2.99%.
View more information about Lancashire Combined Fire Authorities budget