What percentage of my bill goes to Wigan?

All of your council tax (£2,031.00) goes to Wigan.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 48% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £265.75 less than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £107.00 (5.6%) from last year.

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Wigan Council

Wigan Council is a metropolitan district serving 331,100 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,031.00 — 5.6% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £634.5 million, with education being the largest spending area at 48% of the total.