What percentage of my bill goes to Bolton?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,267.00) goes to Bolton.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 48% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £27.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £133.00 (5.9%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Bolton Council

Bolton Council is a metropolitan district serving 292,700 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,400.00 — 5.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £577.5 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £275.7 million (48%), followed by adult social care at £126.5 million (22%) and children's services at £72.8 million (13%).