Council tax increase of £6.05 a year for Wealden residents

The increase of 2.99% has been approved by Wealden District Council.

The increase means a Band D property will pay an additional 12p a week for 2023/24. 

9% of the council tax bill goes to Wealden District Council to cover services like refuse collections, street cleaning and car parking. The remainder covers services provided by East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and town and parish councils within the district.

Councillor Neil Waller, Wealden’s portfolio holder for Finance, said, “Wealden District Council has resolved to increase its share of Council Tax by 2.99% in 2023/2024 and for a band D property, this is an increase of just over £6.

“The current rate of inflation is above 10% and the Council is absorbing significant cost pressures to protect Council Tax payers during the current period of cost of living pressures.

“The Council operates a Council Tax Reduction Scheme for those facing the greatest challenges to pay their Council Tax.”