What percentage of my bill goes to Welwyn Hatfield?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,333.00) goes to Welwyn Hatfield.

What does most of my money go towards?

Bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at 46% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £0.95 less than the average district council.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £119.00 (5.1%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Welwyn Hatfield District Council

Welwyn Hatfield District Council is a district council serving 123,500 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,452.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £15.0 million. Here's where your council tax goes: bins, streets & environment takes the biggest share at £6.8 million (46%), followed by parks, libraries & leisure at £4.3 million (29%) and running the council at £4.2 million (28%).