What percentage of my bill goes to Dorset UA?

All of your council tax (£2,630.00) goes to Dorset UA.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 32% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £289.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £126.00 (5.0%) from last year.

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Dorset UA Council

Dorset UA Council is a unitary authority serving 380,400 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,630.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £590.9 million, with education being the largest spending area at 32% of the total.