What percentage of my bill goes to Canterbury?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,322.00) goes to Canterbury.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 41% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £33.95 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £97.00 (4.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Canterbury District Council

Canterbury District Council is a district council serving 170,400 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,419.00 — 4.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £23.6 million. Here's where your council tax goes: bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at £9.6 million (41%), followed by running the council at £5.6 million (24%) and parks, libraries & leisure at £4.3 million (18%).