What percentage of my bill goes to Salford?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,452.00) goes to Salford.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 47% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £166.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £142.00 (5.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Salford Council

Salford Council is a metropolitan district serving 273,400 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,594.00 — 5.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £545.6 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £259.1 million (47%), followed by adult social care at £120.4 million (22%) and children's services at £75.5 million (14%).