Each year we send out a leaflet to all Council Tax Payers which explains in summary form:
- The Council's estimated cost of services
- The Council's sources of income
- Where your Council Tax payment goes
- Community Council Precepts
- Council Tax demand by Community area
For further information download the complete leaflet here
- Estimated Cost of Council Services 2026/2027 (opens in new tab)
- Estimated Cost of Council Services 2025/2026 (opens in new tab)
A full copy of the Council’s Revenue Budget Book is available by calling Financial Services.
Financial Services
Schools Budget Forum
Every local authority in Wales has a Schools Budget Forum.
Torfaen's Schools Budget Forum comprises school representatives, including headteachers and governors, and non-school representatives, such as local authority officers and trade union members. The Forum plays a key role in fostering understanding and constructive dialogue between the Council and its schools on budgetary matters, including school funding levels, emerging financial pressures, and proposed changes to the local funding formula.
Copies of the minutes from the meetings can be found here - Schools Budget Forum (opens in new tab)