What percentage of my bill goes to Dacorum?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,294.00) goes to Dacorum.

What does most of my money go towards?

Running the council takes the biggest share at 39% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £43.95 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £115.00 (5.0%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Dacorum District Council

Dacorum District Council is a district council serving 161,420 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,409.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £26.2 million. Here's where your council tax goes: running the council takes the biggest share at £10.2 million (39%), followed by bins, streets & environment at £8.1 million (31%) and planning at £4.4 million (17%).