What percentage of my bill goes to Bradford?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,246.00) goes to Bradford.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 36% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £66.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £115.00 (5.1%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Bradford Council

Bradford Council is a metropolitan district serving 563,605 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,361.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £1.1 billion. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £408.2 million (36%), followed by children's services at £252.7 million (22%) and adult social care at £217.4 million (19%).