Navigate UK Public Services
Without the Jargon
Free calculators and generators for council tax, business rates, FOI requests, planning permission and public sector pay. Built by someone who works inside local government.
Tools for Residents, Journalists & Professionals
Whether you're checking your council tax band, submitting an FOI request, or comparing public sector pay grades — these tools make it faster.
Enter your property value at the valuation date (1991 or 2003) and see your likely council tax band for England, Scotland or Wales. Includes all band thresholds.
Estimate your annual business rates from your property's rateable value. Includes small business rate relief and the current multiplier.
Look up NJC pay scales, calculate annual and monthly salary by spinal point, and compare grades. Useful for job applications and pay negotiations.
Write a legally compliant Freedom of Information request in 2 minutes. Follows the Information Commissioner's recommended format. Just fill in the details and copy.
Generate subject access requests (SARs) under UK GDPR. Find out what personal data an organisation holds about you, with the right legal wording.
Check whether your home improvement project needs planning permission under permitted development rules. Covers extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings and more.
Built by Someone Who Works in Local Government
These tools exist because navigating UK public services shouldn't require a law degree. Council tax bands, FOI legislation, planning rules and pay scales are public information — but they're buried in PDFs, scattered across council websites, and written in language designed to confuse.
Public Sector Tools was built by a developer who works inside local government and knows how these systems actually work. Every tool is free, independent, and designed to give you a clear answer in seconds.
Important: These tools provide estimates and guidance only. They are not affiliated with any UK government body. Always verify with your local council for official figures.