Essex County Council

East of Englandcounty council

Financials: Last updated 10 Apr 2026Spending: Last updated 10 Apr 2026Planning: Last updated 10 Apr 2026

E

Overall Grade

Band D Rate

£1609.72

+1.9% YoY

Core Spending Power

£1198.0m

Population

1,510,000

Approval Rate

56.7%

Contact Information

Band D Rate

£1609.72

+1.9% YoY

2024-25

Core Spending Power

£1198.0m

2024-25

Total Expenditure

£1066.2m

2024-25

Population

1,510,000

Spend per Head

£706

2024-25

Core Spending Power Breakdown

Spend by Service Area (2024-25)

Council Report Card

E

Overall

F

Responsiveness

B

Transparency

B

Financial Health

F

Planning Speed

Grades: A = 90+, B = 75-89, C = 60-74, D = 45-59, E = 30-44, F = <30