What percentage of my bill goes to Central Bedfordshire?

All of your council tax (£2,394.00) goes to Central Bedfordshire.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 43% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £53.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £118.00 (5.2%) from last year.

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Central Bedfordshire Council

Central Bedfordshire Council is a unitary authority serving 302,800 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,394.00 — 5.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £462.1 million, with education being the largest spending area at 43% of the total.