Our council will provide a single payment of £87.50 per child to help cover the cost of meals while schools are closed from Thursday 2 July 2026 to Wednesday 19 August 2026. This is available to all eligible families registered for Free School Meals on financial grounds. The payment covers 35 weekdays across the school holidays at a rate of £2.50 per day.
Council Tax bills for the 2025/26 financial year will be issued on 12 and 13 March 2025. This guide covers key questions about charges, payments and reductions.
