What percentage of my bill goes to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?

All of your council tax (£2,265.00) goes to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.

What does most of my money go towards?

Adult social care takes the biggest share at 31% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £75.52 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £108.00 (5.0%) from last year.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council is a unitary authority serving 400,200 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,265.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £589.9 million, with adult social care being the largest spending area at 31% of the total.