What percentage of my bill goes to Wolverhampton?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,414.00) goes to Wolverhampton.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 37% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £111.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £125.00 (5.2%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Wolverhampton Council

Wolverhampton Council is a metropolitan district serving 265,100 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,539.00 — 5.2% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £517.1 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £192.0 million (37%), followed by adult social care at £122.1 million (24%) and children's services at £74.9 million (14%).