England · Council tax 2026/27
Cheltenham Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cheltenham for 2026/27 is £2,356.15 a year — about £196.35 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,570.76 | £130.90 |
| Band B | £1,832.57 | £152.71 |
| Band C | £2,094.36 | £174.53 |
| Band D | £2,356.15 | £196.35 |
| Band E | £2,879.73 | £239.98 |
| Band F | £3,403.33 | £283.61 |
| Band G | £3,926.91 | £327.24 |
| Band H | £4,712.30 | £392.69 |
Base figure is 'All other parts of Cheltenham' (unparished). Higher charges apply in: Charlton Kings (D £2,412.08), Leckhampton with Warden Hill (D £2,395.88), Prestbury (D £2,393.17), Swindon Village (D £2,375.48), Up Hatherley (D £2,370.84).
ASC precept included within Gloucestershire County Council element; separate ASC cash amount not published on district page
YoY computed from same page: 2025/26 'All other parts' Band D = £2,246.52; increase = £109.63 = 4.88%. Gloucestershire is two-tier: county (GCC) + police (OPCC Gloucestershire) precepts included in headline figure. No fire precept shown separately (Gloucestershire Fire is funded via GCC). Page on new Beta website — data published 2026.
Source
Council tax bands, charges and appeals - Cheltenham Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: county+district+police as published by district for unparished base area.
Contacting Cheltenham
Official website: cheltenham.gov.uk
Planning department: 01242 264328 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01242 262626
Planning pages: https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/planning-and-building/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cheltenham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cheltenham for 2026/27 is £2,356.15 per year, which works out at about £196.35 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cheltenham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cheltenham are: Band A £1,570.76, Band B £1,832.57, Band C £2,094.36, Band D £2,356.15, Band E £2,879.73, Band F £3,403.33, Band G £3,926.91, Band H £4,712.30.
How much is Band A council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,570.76 in Cheltenham for 2026/27, about £130.90 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,712.30 in Cheltenham for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Cheltenham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cheltenham changed by +4.88% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cheltenham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: county+district+police as published by district for unparished base area.
Can I pay less council tax in Cheltenham?+
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 Cheltenham?+
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 Cheltenham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands, charges and appeals - Cheltenham Borough Council"), 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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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Cheltenham Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cheltenham-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.