What percentage of my bill goes to Sandwell?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,133.00) goes to Sandwell.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 46% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £183.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £111.00 (5.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Sandwell Council

Sandwell Council is a metropolitan district serving 341,900 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,244.00 — 5.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £713.8 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £325.1 million (46%), followed by adult social care at £163.5 million (23%) and children's services at £87.7 million (12%).