What percentage of my bill goes to Birmingham?

All of your council tax (£2,245.00) goes to Birmingham.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 42% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £51.75 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £154.00 (7.4%) from last year.

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Birmingham Council

Birmingham Council is a metropolitan district serving 1,183,618 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,245.00 — 7.4% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £2.4 billion, with education being the largest spending area at 42% of the total.