What percentage of my bill goes to Cheshire West & Chester?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,392.00) goes to Cheshire West & Chester.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 42% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £56.79 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £125.00 (5.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Cheshire West & Chester Council

Cheshire West & Chester Council is a unitary authority serving 357,600 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,517.00 — 5.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £690.8 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £291.7 million (42%), followed by adult social care at £185.3 million (27%) and children's services at £100.8 million (15%).