Council Tax goes towards the cost of providing local services, including:
- emergency services
- rubbish collections
- libraries
- schools
- streetlights
- our services (BCP Council)
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Authority
- Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner
The amount you pay depends on the value of your house, but you may be eligible for discounts or exemptions depending upon your circumstances.
GOV.UK has more detailed information about Council Tax.
Guide to Council Tax
The guide forms part of your Council Tax bill and contains important information which may help you to reduce your bill and answer questions you may have.
- Guide to Council Tax for Bournemouth residents
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- Guide to Council Tax for Christchurch residents
pdf , 284.63 KB
- Guide to Council Tax for Poole residents
pdf , 311.68 KB
You can read a letter from the leader of the council about our 2024/25 budget.
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