What percentage of my bill goes to Darlington?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,372.00) goes to Darlington.

What does most of my money go towards?

Adult social care takes the biggest share at 27% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £33.79 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £122.00 (5.1%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Darlington Council

Darlington Council is a unitary authority serving 107,700 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,494.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £180.4 million. Here's where your council tax goes: adult social care takes the biggest share at £48.6 million (27%), followed by education at £46.1 million (26%) and children's services at £36.9 million (20%).