What percentage of my bill goes to Islington?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,012.00) goes to Islington.

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 £17.82 more than the average london borough.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £96.00 (4.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Islington

Islington is a London borough serving 223,000 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,108.00 — 4.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £542.0 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £202.7 million (37%), followed by adult social care at £124.2 million (23%) and children's services at £101.3 million (19%).