What percentage of my bill goes to Stockton-on-Tees?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,469.00) goes to Stockton-on-Tees.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 35% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £129.79 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £121.00 (4.9%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Stockton-on-Tees Council

Stockton-on-Tees Council is a unitary authority serving 198,500 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,590.00 — 4.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £328.8 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £115.9 million (35%), followed by adult social care at £75.0 million (23%) and children's services at £65.0 million (20%).