What does Council Tax pay for?

Council Tax is a property-based tax, with a personal element.

The basis of the tax is that a property is occupied by two adult residents. In such a case, half the tax will relate to the property element and half to the personal element.

The Council Tax is collected by the Borough Council for it’s own purposes and those of Parish Councils. It is not a direct payment for services so it must be paid whether you use the services or not.

Your Council Tax helps to pay for services that the Council provides throughout the borough.

These services include:

• Libraries
• Roads
• Rubbish Collection
• Schools
• Street lighting

If also pays for Oldham Council's contribution towards:

• The Police Service
• The Fire Service
• Public Transport
• Rubbish disposal