What percentage of my bill goes to Gateshead?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,578.00) goes to Gateshead.

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?

In 2026-27, this council charges £288.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £138.00 (5.4%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council is a metropolitan district serving 195,500 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,716.00 — 5.4% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £402.0 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £148.3 million (37%), followed by adult social care at £100.4 million (25%) and children's services at £57.3 million (14%).