What percentage of my bill goes to Walsall?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,498.00) goes to Walsall.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 42% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £199.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £129.00 (5.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Walsall Council

Walsall Council is a metropolitan district serving 290,700 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,627.00 — 5.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £602.1 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £251.8 million (42%), followed by adult social care at £121.7 million (20%) and children's services at £96.8 million (16%).