Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-10+6.74% vs 2025/26Data confidence 100/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 is £2,399.99 a year — about £200.00 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,599.99£133.33
Band B£1,866.67£155.56
Band C£2,133.33£177.78
Band D£2,399.99£200.00
Band E£2,933.31£244.44
Band F£3,466.65£288.89
Band G£3,999.98£333.33
Band H£4,799.98£400.00

Unparished areas. BCP £1,980.46 + Dorset Police £322.58 + D&W Fire £96.95. Council increase 6.74%.

Council Tax bands and charges | BCP

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.

Contacting Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole

Official website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Planning department: 01202 123 321 (verified 2026-08-05 from the council's own site)

Switchboard: 01202 123 456

Planning pages: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 is £2,399.99 per year, which works out at about £200.00 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole are: Band A £1,599.99, Band B £1,866.67, Band C £2,133.33, Band D £2,399.99, Band E £2,933.31, Band F £3,466.65, Band G £3,999.98, Band H £4,799.98.

How much is Band A council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,599.99 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27, about £133.33 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £4,799.98 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole changed by +6.74% compared with 2025/26.

What does the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire.

Can I pay less council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+

Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.

How do I challenge my council tax band in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+

You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.

Where does this Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges | BCP"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

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