What percentage of my bill goes to Somerset?

All of your council tax (£2,439.00) goes to Somerset.

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 £98.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £172.00 (7.6%) from last year.

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Somerset Council

Somerset Council is a unitary authority serving 571,800 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,439.00 — 7.6% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £953.7 million, with education being the largest spending area at 34% of the total.