England · Council tax 2026/27
Cheshire East Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cheshire East for 2026/27 is £2,454.87 a year — about £204.57 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.3% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,555.09 | £1,636.58 | +5.24% | £136.38 |
| Band B | £1,814.27 | £1,909.34 | +5.24% | £159.11 |
| Band C | £2,073.46 | £2,182.11 | +5.24% | £181.84 |
| Band D | £2,332.64 | £2,454.87 | +5.24% | £204.57 |
| Band E | £2,851.01 | £3,000.40 | +5.24% | £250.03 |
| Band F | £3,369.37 | £3,545.92 | +5.24% | £295.49 |
| Band G | £3,887.73 | £4,091.45 | +5.24% | £340.95 |
| Band H | £4,665.28 | £4,909.74 | +5.24% | £409.15 |
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. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_tax/about-council-tax/about-council-tax.aspx. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Cheshire East area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Cheshire East council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~1,233 second homes could raise an estimated £3,026,855/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting Cheshire East
Planning department: 0300 123 5014 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0300 123 5500
Planning pages: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/planning.aspx
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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 £2,454.87 per year, which works out at about £204.57 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 £1,636.58, Band B £1,909.34, Band C £2,182.11, Band D £2,454.87, Band E £3,000.40, Band F £3,545.92, Band G £4,091.45, Band H £4,909.74.
How much is Band A council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,636.58 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £136.38 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band B costs £1,909.34 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £159.11 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band C costs £2,182.11 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £181.84 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band D costs £2,454.87 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £204.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band E costs £3,000.40 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £250.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band F costs £3,545.92 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £295.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band G costs £4,091.45 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £340.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Cheshire East?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,909.74 in Cheshire East for 2026/27 — about £409.15 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Cheshire East for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cheshire East changed by +5.24% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cheshire East council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
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 ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Cheshire East Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cheshire-east/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.