Historically, our politicians have been committed to keeping any increases in Council Tax to a minimum. Our tax levels are lower than the average set by other county councils, both in the region and nationally. In 2013-14 we have the 15th lowest Council Tax of all shire counties.

Comparison against our neighbouring shire counties:
| County Council |
Band D
Council Tax
2013-14
|
| Norfolk |
1,145.07 |
| Suffolk |
1,126.53 |
| Hertfordshire |
1,118.83 |
|
Shire County Average
|
1,102.76 |
|
Cambridgeshire
|
1,100.07 |
| Essex |
1,086.75 |
| Lincolnshire |
1,065.69 |
| Northamptonshire |
1,028.11 |