What percentage of my bill goes to Stoke-on-Trent?

All of your council tax (£2,078.00) goes to Stoke-on-Trent.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 30% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £262.52 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £99.00 (5.0%) from last year.

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Stoke-on-Trent Council

Stoke-on-Trent Council is a unitary authority serving 259,500 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,078.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £473.6 million, with education being the largest spending area at 30% of the total.