What percentage of my bill goes to Hartlepool?

All of your council tax (£2,499.00) goes to Hartlepool.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 31% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £158.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £119.00 (5.0%) from last year.

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Hartlepool Council

Hartlepool Council is a unitary authority serving 93,500 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,499.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £193.9 million, with education being the largest spending area at 31% of the total.