What percentage of my bill goes to Stockport?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,475.00) goes to Stockport.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 49% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £191.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £144.00 (5.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Stockport Council

Stockport Council is a metropolitan district serving 295,100 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,619.00 — 5.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £553.9 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £268.9 million (49%), followed by adult social care at £140.7 million (25%) and children's services at £60.9 million (11%).