Your Council Tax Explained How Council Tax is shared out

We collect Council Tax from more than 38,000 households in Surrey Heath on behalf of local authorities and the police. Only 10% of the Council Tax you pay stays with us to help fund local services which support our communities.

We continue to do all we can to reduce costs and work more efficiently. In 2026/27, we are also preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, which will see Surrey Heath merge into the new West Surrey Council.

While this aims to deliver long-term efficiencies, the transition creates additional short-term costs and complexity, adding further pressure to an already challenging financial position.