What percentage of my bill goes to Portsmouth?

All of your council tax (£2,181.00) goes to Portsmouth.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 34% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £159.52 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £106.00 (5.1%) from last year.

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Portsmouth Council

Portsmouth Council is a unitary authority serving 215,100 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,181.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £368.1 million, with education being the largest spending area at 34% of the total.