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One of the questions always asked at public meetings is " I pay my rates where does the money go" This page will provide that basic information although it will not explain how individual Councils/Agencies chose to spend your money. Income other than local taxation Central Government generates its income from a variety of taxes such as VAT and income tax. It then spends most of that money on national issues although some is provided to Local Government for specific services. For example centre government provides funding each year that allows Essex County Council to run Schools Local Councils often make charges for use of their facilities ie hire of a park football pitch. This income is used locally. Council Tax/Business Tax For the remainder of funding required to provide local government local taxation in the form of council tax and local business tax is allowed. Maldon District Council collects the taxes and then transfers the agreed amounts to Essex County Council, Essex Police.,Essex Fire and Rescue Service and Burnham Town Council.
Figures for 2007/2007 produced by Maldon District Council show that the money raised in the Maldon District by Council/Business tax was £32,656,231 The below table shows how that money was distributed.
The figures have been approximated and in place to allow an understanding of the comparative allocation of funds. A more detailed explanation and download of the exact figures and the way that each council spend the money is available for following the link.
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