What percentage of my bill goes to Barnsley?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,241.00) goes to Barnsley.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 37% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £101.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £85.00 (3.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Barnsley Council

Barnsley Council is a metropolitan district serving 246,400 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,326.00 — 3.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £449.0 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £165.5 million (37%), followed by adult social care at £119.2 million (27%) and children's services at £77.2 million (17%).