What your council tax is used for

Council tax helps fund a variety of services, including public transport, police and fire services. 

You can find details of the money collected, and how it is spent, in the documents and links below.

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West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner finances 2026-27

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service authority finances 2026-27

West Midlands Combined Authority transport levy expenditure