What percentage of my bill goes to South Tyneside?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,311.00) goes to South Tyneside.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 43% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £6.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £123.00 (5.3%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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South Tyneside Council

South Tyneside Council is a metropolitan district serving 151,100 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,434.00 — 5.3% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £340.5 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £147.7 million (43%), followed by adult social care at £83.4 million (24%) and children's services at £45.2 million (13%).