Proposed increase in council tax
Approximately 20% of the council's income comes from council tax. Most properties in the borough are in bands A and B.
A 4.99% increase in council tax (made up of a 2.99% general increase and 2% precept for adult social care) for 2025/26 was approved by Full Council on 26 February 2025.
Council tax precept for adult social care
Councils that provide social care to adults are allowed to add an additional amount - called a precept - to council tax, to help fund adult social care.
The income generated from this charge is ring-fenced, meaning it can only be used for adult social care services. It recognises that we experience increased pressures in supporting a growing elderly population.
Due to increased demand and changes in demographics, adult social care continues to face ongoing budget pressures:
- £21.20m is included in the budget for 2024/25
- £25.03m is included in the budget for 2025/26
A 2% increase will generate c£3m to support pressures within the service.
| Band | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New charge 2025/26 | £1,459.05 | £1,702.22 | £1,945.40 | £2,188.58 | £2,674.92 | £3,161.27 | £3,647.63 | £4,377.15 |
| Annual increase | £69.35 | £80.90 | £92.46 | £104.02 | £127.13 | £150.25 | £173.37 | £208.04 |
| Weekly increase | £1.33 | £1.55 | £1.77 | £1.99 | £2.44 | £2.88 | £3.32 | £3.99 |
| Daily increase | £0.19 | £0.22 | £0.25 | £0.28 | £0.35 | £0.41 | £0.47 | £0.57 |
The figures in table 1 relate only to Walsall Council’s portion of your council tax bill. It does not include the amounts for the Police and Crime Commissioner or the Fire and Rescue Authority. Find out more about total council tax amounts.
