What percentage of my bill goes to Reading?

All of your council tax (£2,487.00) goes to Reading.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 40% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £146.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £120.00 (5.1%) from last year.

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Reading Council

Reading Council is a unitary authority serving 174,200 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,487.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £313.7 million, with education being the largest spending area at 40% of the total.