What percentage of my bill goes to York?

All of your council tax (£2,175.00) goes to York.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 41% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £165.52 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £122.00 (5.9%) from last year.

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York Council

York Council is a unitary authority serving 210,400 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,175.00 — 5.9% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £251.4 million, with education being the largest spending area at 41% of the total.