What percentage of my bill goes to Dudley?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,039.00) goes to Dudley.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 41% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £282.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £106.00 (5.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Dudley Council

Dudley Council is a metropolitan district serving 327,900 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,145.00 — 5.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £549.7 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £222.9 million (41%), followed by adult social care at £138.6 million (25%) and children's services at £80.0 million (15%).