What percentage of my bill goes to Rochdale?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,458.00) goes to Rochdale.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 48% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £173.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £143.00 (5.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Rochdale Council

Rochdale Council is a metropolitan district serving 223,600 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,601.00 — 5.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £478.0 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £228.3 million (48%), followed by adult social care at £96.1 million (20%) and children's services at £68.2 million (14%).