What percentage of my bill goes to West Berkshire?

All of your council tax (£2,383.00) goes to West Berkshire.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 47% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £42.48 more than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £119.00 (5.3%) from last year.

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West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council is a unitary authority serving 160,600 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,383.00 — 5.3% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £307.6 million, with education being the largest spending area at 47% of the total.