As well as local services, part of your council tax goes towards the police, fire and rescue, waste disposal and transport services for Greater Manchester. These are called 'Greater Manchester precepts and levies'.
To find out more see the links section of this page for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority website.
Parish precepts
If you live in Blackrod, Horwich or Westhoughton an extra charge will be added to your bill for services provided by the town council.
For more information see the links section of this page for Blackrod town council, Horwich town council or Westhoughton town council.
Adult social care funding
For 2025/26 the adult social care precept has increased by 2% to support adult social care.