England · Council tax 2026/27
Cheshire East Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cheshire East for 2026/27 is £2,371.48 a year — about £197.62 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,580.99 | £131.75 |
| Band B | £1,844.49 | £153.71 |
| Band C | £2,107.98 | £175.67 |
| Band D | £2,371.48 | £197.62 |
| Band E | £2,898.47 | £241.54 |
| Band F | £3,425.47 | £285.46 |
| Band G | £3,952.47 | £329.37 |
| Band H | £4,742.96 | £395.25 |
Fully parished council; figures are CE+police+fire only (pre-parish). Parish charges shown separately and vary by area. Council has Exceptional Financial Support (25m GBP) approved for 2026/27.
2% ASC precept element within 4.99% overall CE increase
CE element Band D 1975.95 (4.99% = 2% ASC + 2.99%). Police 295.44, Fire 100.09. Total pre-parish 2371.48. EFS in principle for 2026/27. 4.99% is CE element only; total-bill pct not council-stated.
Source
About Council Tax | Cheshire East Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council, excluding parish precepts.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cheshire East in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cheshire East for 2026/27 is £2,371.48 per year, which works out at about £197.62 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cheshire East for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cheshire East are: Band A £1,580.99, Band B £1,844.49, Band C £2,107.98, Band D £2,371.48, Band E £2,898.47, Band F £3,425.47, Band G £3,952.47, Band H £4,742.96.
How much is Band A council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,580.99 in Cheshire East for 2026/27, about £131.75 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,742.96 in Cheshire East for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Cheshire East for 2026/27?+
Cheshire East did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Cheshire East council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council, excluding parish precepts.
Can I pay less council tax in Cheshire East?+
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 Cheshire East?+
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 Cheshire East council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("About Council Tax | Cheshire East Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. 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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