Epsom and Ewell Borough Council provides a wide range of local services and must raise sufficient money to pay for these services.  The Council also invests for the longer term so that it will be able to continue to provide leisure, community and environmental services in the future.  

Each year the Council reviews its service and expenditure plans and agrees a budget which runs from 1 April to 31 March.  The budget covers expenditure on services (the General Fund Revenue Budget) and investment in major projects (the Capital Programme).  The amount of money to be raised from Council Tax is calculated when the budget is prepared.  

Financial statements are prepared at the end of each financial year and are subject to independent audit and inspection by the Audit Commission which appoints a District Auditor for this purpose.  

Introduction to the Council's finances

The following are the key documents covering the Council’s finances.

Strategic Documents