What percentage of my bill goes to Wakefield?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,186.00) goes to Wakefield.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 33% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £130.67 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £111.00 (5.1%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Wakefield Council

Wakefield Council is a metropolitan district serving 352,600 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,297.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £600.7 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £197.3 million (33%), followed by adult social care at £150.3 million (25%) and children's services at £90.1 million (15%).