Ever wondered what your council spends your tax money on? Here’s where £100 goes in Trafford

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Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Ever wondered how your council tax gets spent?

In the run up to local elections on May 6, the Local Government Information Unit, a local authority membership organisation, has compiled a break down of just that.

So what can you get in Trafford for £100? Using data collected from the Government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, for every £100 of council tax you pay, you can see exactly where the cash goes.

The highest amount of money is pumped into the borough’s education system – which isn’t too surprising when Trafford’s schools are so sought after.