What percentage of my bill goes to Durham?

All of your council tax (£2,551.00) goes to Durham.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 37% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £210.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £120.00 (4.9%) from last year.

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Durham Council

Durham Council is a unitary authority. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,551.00 — 4.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £995.9 million, with education being the largest spending area at 37% of the total.

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