Our Finances
Find details of how we are funded and how that money is spent.
How are we funded?
| Funding | 2026/27 | 2025/26 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Tax | £13.800m | 58% | £13.286m | 57% |
| Business Rates | £2.566m | 11% | £7.534m | 33% |
| Government Grants | £7.314m | 30% | £1.481m | 6% |
| Investment Income | £0.580m | 2% | £0.515m | 2% |
| Contribution to/Use of Reserves | -£0.137m | -1% | £0.354m | 2% |
| Totals | £24.123m | 100% | £23.170m | 100% |
How is your money spent?
| Authority | Percentage of your bill |
|---|---|
| West Sussex County Council | 76% |
| Mid Sussex District Council | 9% |
| Sussex Police | 11% |
| Parish and town councils | 4% |
| Where does the money go? | 2026/27 | 2025/26 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste, Street Cleaning & Outdoor Spaces | £4.023m | 17% | £4.407m | 19% |
| Revenues, Benefits & Housing | £4.322m | 18% | £4.018m | 17% |
| Planning & Local Economy | £2.152m | 9% | £1.803m | 8% |
| Environmental Health & Community Support | £2.158m | 9% | £2.096m | 9% |
| Digital Services | £1.969m | 8% | £1.737m | 8% |
| Corporate & Democratic Core | £2.043m | 8% | £2.072m | 9% |
| Support Services | £5.247m | 22% | £5.197m | 22% |
| Centrally Held | £2.209m | 9% | £1.840m | 8% |
Council Tax calculation
The table below shows the amounts required from each authority to finance their services and the council tax at band D.
The council tax is calculated by dividing the amounts required from local authorities by the taxbase, which is a figure derived from the number and type of dwellings in Mid Sussex.
| Local Authority | 2026/27 Required Amount (£000) | 2026/27 Average Band D Council Tax (£) |
|---|---|---|
| West Sussex County Council | 128,256 | 1,890.36 |
| Mid Sussex District Council | 13,720 | 202.22 |
| Sussex Police Crime Commissioner | 19,127 | 281.91 |
| Parish & Town Councils | 6,769 | 99.77 |
| Totals | 167,872 | 2,474.26 |
The required amount shown for Parish and Town Councils is the total for all parish and town councils in Mid Sussex.
The council tax at band D shown for Parish and Town Councils is the average for all parish and town councils in Mid Sussex.