What percentage of my bill goes to Southwark?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£1,878.00) goes to Southwark.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 38% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £123.18 less than the average london borough.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £89.00 (4.7%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Southwark

Southwark is a London borough serving 318,200 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £1,967.00 — 4.7% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £617.1 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £234.7 million (38%), followed by adult social care at £100.2 million (16%) and children's services at £71.6 million (12%).