What percentage of my bill goes to Sunderland?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,093.00) goes to Sunderland.

What does most of my money go towards?

Adult social care takes the biggest share at 29% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £230.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £104.00 (5.0%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Sunderland Council

Sunderland Council is a metropolitan district serving 277,200 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,197.00 — 5.0% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £489.7 million. Here's where your council tax goes: adult social care takes the biggest share at £142.8 million (29%), followed by education at £135.4 million (28%) and children's services at £81.8 million (17%).