Council Tax budget information
Local levies
The Council’s expenditure for 2026-27 includes two statutory levies payable to external bodies that provide services to the region for flood defence and management of inshore sea fisheries resources.
| Organisation | Gross expenditure 2026-27 £000 | Gross expenditure 2025-26 £000 | Levy payable by Cheshire West and Chester 2026-27 £000 | Levy payable by Cheshire West and Chester 2025-26 £000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment Agency (North West Region Flood Defence) |
162,983 |
129,046 |
270 |
265 |
| North West Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority |
1,938 |
1,855 |
141 |
135 |
