What percentage of my bill goes to Dorset UA?

In 2025-26, 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?

In 2026-27, this council charges £304.79 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £135.00 (5.1%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Dorset UA Council

Dorset UA Council is a unitary authority serving 380,400 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,765.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £590.9 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £186.6 million (32%), followed by adult social care at £169.8 million (29%) and children's services at £73.6 million (12%).